Legal Panel for Government (LPG)

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

Published: Dec 11, 2025

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list — £820,000,000

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About This Opportunity

Award by The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through (United Kingdom, general supplies): Legal Panel for Government (LPG). Awarded to See Contracts.

This is a consulting contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Advertising. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the general supplies sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services to be utilised by Central Government Departments including associated Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs). It is intended that this Commercial Agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all Legal Services required by Central Government Departments and their ALBs.
The Framework Agreement has awarded Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 as outlined below:
Lot 1 - Core Legal Services,
Lot 2 - Major Projects and Complex Advice
Lot 3 - Finance and High Risk / Innovation
Lot 4a - Trade and Investment Negotiations
Lot 4b - International Trade Disputes
Lot 4c - International Investment Disputes
Lot 5 - Rail Legal Services

Lot 1 requires a full-service capability across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms to meet the government's core legal service demands. It is designed to support buyers by providing general legal advice necessary for project delivery and addressing various legal issues. Additional information: 12 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.

Lot 2 covers Major Projects and Complex Advice, requiring suppliers to manage high-risk, innovative initiatives with multiple priorities across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including Litigation. Suppliers must navigate evolving project lifecycles,
proactively addressing risks and advising on new or existing policies where established solutions may not yet exist. Additional information: 10 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.

Lot 3 covers the highest-risk and most complex legal matters across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including groundbreaking projects, major regulatory challenges, large-scale infrastructure programs, and high-value litigation. It also
encompasses intricate finance and capital markets work, such as international capital markets, asset finance, restructuring, and insolvency. Additional information: 7 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.

Lot 4a covers legal advice on negotiating and implementing trade and investment agreements, ensuring compliance with international law, including WTO regulations, free trade agreements, international treaties, and EU law. Work includes drafting UK treaty text, supporting negotiations, analysing UK obligations, and providing treaty-related legal guidance on trade and investment. Additional information: 6 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.

Lot 4b provides legal advice and support for international trade disputes, representing the UK government in both offensive and defensive cases. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, WTO procedural rules, litigation strategy, and substantive legal issues, drawing on extensive experience in WTO and free trade agreement litigation. It also includes guidance on trade remedies and related investigations. Additional information: 6 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on December 11, 2025. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: 081840-2025. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 8 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list was awarded the contract for £820,000,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 081840-2025 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier list. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.