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
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 August 2026 to 5 August 2029
- Possible extension to 5 August 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 January 2026
Engagement process description
Market engagement for RM6374 commenced in January 2025.
The Prior Information Notice (PIN) was issued in January 2025, accompanied by a survey aimed at gauging interest and obtaining market insights from suppliers. The survey remained open until 31st March 2025, during which 93 participants engaged with it, and 48 suppliers completed it.
In February 2025, we extended our engagement efforts through additional surveys directed at suppliers and customers, gathering feedback from a further 20 organisations.
From March to May 2025, the first round of market engagement will take place, featuring an open and transparent retrospective analysis of the existing agreements. Following this, conceptual options will be presented to both suppliers and customers.Two supplier engagement sessions were conducted on 19th March and 1st April to collect further market insights to inform the agreement's scope. The session on 19th March attracted 72 individual attendees, while the session on 1st April had 68 attendees.
A customer engagement session was conducted on the 28th April to collect further insights and inform the agreement's scope. This attracted 20 individual attendees.
A specific session focusing on Costs Lawyer Services took place 1st May attracting 31 individual attendees.
From February to October 2025, one to one sessions with suppliers and customers will be held to gain additional feedback and insights. We invite all suppliers and customers to participate in these discussions. Please contact info@crowncommercial.gov.uk with the subject line 'RM6374 1 to 1' if you would like to arrange a discussion.
During June and July 2025, we will continue to engage with suppliers on specific topics in greater detail. Please register for the events listed below:
Pricing: RM6374 Supplier Engagement 19th June 14:00 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3683819597115718494
Social Value: RM6374 Supplier Engagement 23rd June 09:30 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5492377686342161753
Routes to Market: RM6374 Supplier Engagement 26th June 13:00 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1616197876687637591
AI: RM6374 Supplier Engagement 1st July 09:30 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1616197876687637591
Following these sessions, two additional supplier engagement events will take place on 11 September 2025 and 7 October 2025, focusing on summarising key feedback, scope, structure, routes to market, terms and conditions, pricing, social value, value-added considerations, and next steps. You can find details of these sessions on this page: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/events/75215/supplier-engagement-legal-panel-for-public-sector
A customer engagement session will be organised in September or October 2025, with details for registration to be published on our webpage once available.As we further develop our engagement strategy, we will regularly update our webpage with new information.
All updates, further details and events can be found on our webpage: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6374
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Crown Commercial Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZB-4962-TVLR
9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government