Scope
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Legal-services./R4BYXH4755
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R4BYXH4755
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £28,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. England and Wales Developments General
Description
It is important to note that the services listed under this lot are designed to be indicative of the types of legal services that will be required but this is not intended to be exhaustive.
Lot 1- Developments General (England and Wales)
Land acquisition (bare land and serviced parcels)
Land disposals (bare land and serviced panels)
Land and build contracts for completed or partially completed dwellings (e.g turnkey, golden brick)
Bulk sales of complete dwelling or partially completed dwellings, including institutional investor sales (e.g. Private Rented Sector)
Strategic Land work
Planning matters (e.g. negotiation of planning agreements, strategic planning advice)
Dealing with the construction packages for self-delivery schemes to include negotiation of construction contracts, warranties etc. Review of the same on acquisitions from others with vendor build obligations.
Plots sales open market
Plot sales shared ownership
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Development Disputes (England and Wales)
Description
Lot 2- Developments Disputes (England and Wales)
Property litigation
Construction disputes
Supplier disputes
Customer care disputes
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Developments General and Legal (Scotland)
Description
Lot 3- Developments General and Disputes (Scotland)
Land acquisition (bare land and serviced parcels)
Land disposals (bare land and serviced panels)
Land and build contracts for completed or partially completed dwellings (e.g turnkey, golden brick)
Bulk sales of complete dwelling or partially completed dwellings, including institutional investor sales (e.g. Private Rented Sector)
Strategic Land work
Planning matters (e.g. negotiation of planning agreements, strategic planning advice)
Dealing with the construction packages for self-delivery schemes to include negotiation of construction contracts, warranties etc. Review of the same on acquisitions from others with vendor build obligations.
Plots sales open market
Plot sales shared equity
Property litigation
Construction disputes
Supplier disputes
Customer care disputes
Lot value (estimated)
- £9,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
11
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Framework operation description
Hourly Rate and Fee Scale
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. England and Wales Developments General
Lot 2. Development Disputes (England and Wales)
Lot 3. Developments General and Legal (Scotland)
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
3 February 2026, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 February 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality and Technical Merit | Percentage |
Quality | 60% |
| Pricing | Percentage |
Price | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Places for People Group Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLC-2366-MYPY
305 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X 8QR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lucy Smith
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government