Developments Legal Services Framework
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
11
Lots
3
Published
14 Apr 2026
Description
Places for People Group are seeking applications from qualified and experienced legal firms to be appointed to a 4-year framework agreement. The framework agreement will consist of 3 Lots providing legal services for the Developments division of the business, in a cost effective and efficient way for the next 4 years, ending in 2030. This will ensure stability of service delivery and provide an element of cost certainty for the business. The areas of service required will be for England, Wales and Scotland, consequently we have decided to split lots into services based on region. There are 3 lots in total and will consist of: England and Wales – Lot 1- Developments General (5 firms to be appointed) Lot 2- Developments Disputes (3 firms to be appointed) Scotland – Lot 3- Developments General and Disputes (3 firms to be appointed) On all Developments legal services UK wide, we anticipate the value of the contract (based on addressable spend) to be approximately £7 million (per annum). Further Contracts awarded under the Framework for either Places for People Group companies’ members will be awarded in accordance with either the Direct Award or Competitive Award Procedure as described in the Framework Agreement.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0607ff
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2030
- CPV classifications
- 79100000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality and Technical Merit | Percentage | quality | 60.00% |
| Pricing | Percentage | price | 40.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
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Award date
13 Apr 2026
Contract start
30 Apr 2026
Contract end
30 Apr 2030
Lots · 3 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England and Wales Developments General | — | complete |
| 2 | Development Disputes (England and Wales) | — | complete |
| 3 | Developments General and Legal (Scotland) | — | complete |
Award 1· 5 suppliers
Awarded 13 Apr 2026 · Contract period 30 Apr 2026 — 30 Apr 2030
Award 2· 3 suppliers
Awarded 13 Apr 2026 · Contract period 30 Apr 2026 — 30 Apr 2030
Award 3· 3 suppliers
Awarded 13 Apr 2026 · Contract period 30 Apr 2026 — 30 Apr 2030
Total lots
3
Awarded
3
Estimated total
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Awarded total
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England and Wales Developments General
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2030
Estimated
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CPV
Development Disputes (England and Wales)
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2030
Estimated
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CPV
Developments General and Legal (Scotland)
Start
30 Apr 2026
End
30 Apr 2030
Estimated
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CPV
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