Legal Panel for Public Sector
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£500.0m
Suppliers
316
Lots
8
Published
20 Jul 2026
Description
This framework is for the provision of legal services for all the public sector, including but not limited to Local and Regional Government, Health, Education, Infrastructure, Emergency Services, Central Government and Third Sector organisations. This framework covers a wide spectrum of legal specialisms, including, but not limited to, commercial and contracts, property, real estate and construction, litigation and dispute resolution, PPP (public-private partnership), projects, employment, public procurement, social housing, infrastructure, transport and rail, health and social care, and costs law. This agreement will consolidate two existing frameworks RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services and RM6284 Costs Lawyer Services 2 into a single agreement, offering buyers a complete legal advisory service.
Scope
- Reference
- RM6374
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 29 Jul 2026 to 29 Jul 2029Possible extension to 30 Jul 2031
The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 12 months + 12 months
- CPV classifications
- 791000007911000079111000791120007913000079140000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Lot 1a Question | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Price | — | price | 30.00% |
| Lot 1b Question | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Lot 1c Question | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Price | — | quality | 30.00% |
| Lot 2 Question | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Lot 3 Question | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Lot 4 Question | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Lot 5 Question | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Lot 6 Question 1 | — | quality | 35.00% |
| Lot 6 Question 2 | — | quality | 35.00% |
| Price | — | price | 20.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the Tender Documentation.
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the Tender Documentation.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 8 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£90.0m
Award date
16 Jul 2026
Contract start
29 Jul 2026
Contract end
29 Jul 2029
Lots · 8 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Legal Service Provision for all Public Sector | £90.0m | complete |
| 1b | Full Legal Service Provision for Local Government and Local Communities (including Housing & Charity sectors) | £50.0m | complete |
| 1c | Full Legal Service Provision for Health and Social Care | £30.0m | complete |
| 2 | Focused Legal Support | £40.0m | complete |
| 3 | Litigation and Disputes | £80.0m | complete |
Award 1· 49 suppliers
Awarded 16 Jul 2026 · Contract period 29 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2029
Award 2· 39 suppliers
Awarded 16 Jul 2026 · Contract period 29 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2029
Award 3· 28 suppliers
Awarded 16 Jul 2026 · Contract period 29 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2029
Award 4· 71 suppliers
Awarded 16 Jul 2026 · Contract period 29 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2029
Award 5· 51 suppliers
Awarded 16 Jul 2026 · Contract period 29 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2029
Award 6· 41 suppliers
Awarded 16 Jul 2026 · Contract period 29 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2029
Award 7· 22 suppliers
Awarded 16 Jul 2026 · Contract period 29 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2029
Award 8· 15 suppliers
Awarded 16 Jul 2026 · Contract period 29 Jul 2026 — 29 Jul 2029
Total lots
8
Awarded
8
Estimated total
£500.0m
Awarded total
£500.0m
Full Legal Service Provision for all Public Sector
Start
29 Jul 2026
End
29 Jul 2029
Estimated
£90.0m
CPV
Full Legal Service Provision for Local Government and Local Communities (including Housing & Charity sectors)
Start
29 Jul 2026
End
29 Jul 2029
Estimated
£50.0m
CPV
Full Legal Service Provision for Health and Social Care
Start
29 Jul 2026
End
29 Jul 2029
Estimated
£30.0m
CPV
Focused Legal Support
Start
29 Jul 2026
End
29 Jul 2029
Estimated
£40.0m
CPV
Litigation and Disputes
Start
29 Jul 2026
End
29 Jul 2029
Estimated
£80.0m
CPV
Projects and Complex Advice including PPP
Start
29 Jul 2026
End
29 Jul 2029
Estimated
£150.0m
CPV
Transport and Rail
Start
29 Jul 2026
End
29 Jul 2029
Estimated
£20.0m
CPV
Costs Lawyer Services
Start
29 Jul 2026
End
29 Jul 2029
Estimated
£40.0m
CPV