Legal Panel Government

Crown Commercial Service

Published: Dec 11, 2025

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to A list of successful suppliers can be found in the attachments a — £820,000,000

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About This Opportunity

Consulting contract awarded by Crown Commercial Service (United Kingdom): Legal Panel Government. legal services. Awarded to A list of successful suppliers can.

This is a consulting contract in the legal services sector, with a focus on Commercial Law. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 820.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, 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 legal services 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. CPV: Legal services (79100000). Procedure: Open procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on December 11, 2025. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: RM6360. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Crown Commercial Service

Crown Commercial Service has issued 210 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 17 currently open and 169 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 27, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to A list of successful suppliers can be found in the attachments a. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by 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 Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

A list of successful suppliers can be found in the attachments a 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 Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference RM6360 when communicating with the contracting authority.