Tenders/London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance (LBLA) Barristers Framework 2028

London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance (LBLA) Barristers Framework 2028

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

Published: Nov 4, 2026

Updated: Nov 4, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the legal services sector, with a focus on Legal Aid. 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 framework agreement in the legal services sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Council of the London Borough of Richmond is acting as the Contracting Authority on behalf of the London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance (the “LBLA”), comprised of the London Boroughs of: Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, City of London Corporation, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Havering, HB Public Law (Harrow, Barnet, and Hounslow, Aylesbury Vale District Council, and Slough), Hillingdon, Islington, Bi-Borough (Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster City Council), Lewisham, Lambeth, One Source (Newham and Havering), Redbridge, SLLP (South London Legal Partnership - Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton, Wandsworth), Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, London Fire and Planning Authority, Royal Borough of Greenwich (together the "Authorities"). The Members wish to procure a panel of expert and experienced legal advisers as preferred suppliers of specialist advocacy and related legal services with the intention of concluding a number of separate framework agreements with each of the successful bidders. The framework agreement will also be available for other local authorities within Greater London and South-East England to access (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex ), whether or not they are also a member of the LBLA.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 4, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 104920-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has issued 32 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 20 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Urban Development & Housing. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by London Borough of Richmond upon Thames 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 Framework agreement contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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 104920-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.