Scope
Reference
RM6374
Description
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of Legal Services for use primarily by the Wider Public Sector and UK public sector bodies. Central Government will be able to use the agreement by exception.
The agreement will replace and bring together specialisms currently available under live agreements:
RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services
RM6284 Costs Lawyer Services 2
A high level lotting structure being proposed is (this will continue to be refined as a result of further market engagement);
Lot 1 Full Legal Service Provision
Lot 2 Litigation and Disputes
Lot 3 Property, Real Estate & Construction
Lot 4 Contracts & Commercial
Lot 5 Major, Complex Projects including PFI
Lot 6 HR, Employment and Pensions
Lot 7 Transport & Planning (Full UK)
Lot 8 Costs Lawyer Services
Lot 9 Health & Social Care
Lot 10 Local Government, Local Community & Housing
Lot 11 Specialism Specific
All updates and further details can be found on our webpage: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6374
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 August 2026 to 4 August 2029
- Possible extension to 4 August 2031
- 5 years
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
18 February 2026
Procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Below threshold
Contracting authority
Crown Commercial Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZB-4962-TVLR
The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government