Scope
Reference
EPP0323
Description
Framework to support 24 Local Authorities to provide legal service provision and commentary titles
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Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22100000 - Printed books, brochures and leaflets
- 22200000 - Newspapers, journals, periodicals and magazines
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Framework operation description
Please see tender documentation
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Essex
Hertfordshire (Includes Stevenage Borough)
Suffolk
Southend
3C shared service(Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire, and Huntingdonshire)
Lee Valley Regional Park
Basildon Borough
Braintree District
Brentwood Borough & Rochford District
Broxbourne Borough
Castle Point Borough
Chelmsford City
Colchester City
East Hertfordshire District
Epping Forest District
Harlow District
Hertsmere Borough
Maldon District
North Hertfordshire District
St Albans City & District, & Watford Borough
Tendring District
Three Rivers District
Uttlesford District
Welwyn Hatfield Borough
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 June 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Technical | Quality | 30% |
| Social value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Braintree District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBP-7262-MJTR
Causeway House
Braintree
CM7 9HB
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01376 551414
Email: epp@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procuring on behalf of Braintree
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex