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The new Legal Services Framework is a re-tender of the previous legal services framework that was managed by a third party on behalf of CPC. This has now been brought in-house and will be contract managed by CPC for its duration. The old framework consisted of 7 lots which has now been reduced to one with 14 suppliers. This aims to provide members with a comprehensive range of legal services through a streamlined route to market. This simplified lot structure reduces procurement complexity and enables members to access specialist legal support quickly and efficiently, while ensuring high-quality, tailored legal advice to meet their specific needs.
The framework brings together a strong panel of experienced suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective legal advice and representation. Services are available to schools, academies, colleges, universities and educational trusts, as well as local authorities and organisations across the wider public sector via Crescent Services.
The new framework offers a wide range of benefits such as:
Framework contract: £10,000,000 total value shared among 14 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AARON & PARTNERS LLP | OC307122 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| BATES WELLS & BRAITHWAITE LONDON LLP | OC325522 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CAPITAL LAW LIMITED | 05841213 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP | OC344818 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) LLP | OC304065 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | MP LINK Sir Keir Starmer— Employment and earnings |
| FORBES SOLICITORS LLP | OC433300 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| GELDARDS LLP | OC313172 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP | OC319029 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | LOBBYIST Policy Connect Limited (21 quarters) |
| STONE KING LLP | OC315280 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS LLP | OC384033 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| WARD HADAWAY LLP | OC430614 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| WEIGHTMANS LLP | OC326117 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| WILKIN CHAPMAN LLP | OC343261 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) LLP | OC317661 | ~£714,286 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 14 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Mar 2026 – Mar 2029 | £10,000,000 | 14 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| AARON & PARTNERS LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| BATES WELLS & BRAITHWAITE LONDON LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| CAPITAL LAW LIMITED | Lot 1 | Won |
| CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| FORBES SOLICITORS LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| GELDARDS LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| STONE KING LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| WARD HADAWAY LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| WEIGHTMANS LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| WILKIN CHAPMAN LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £957,152,892 in 11,599 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, Department for Education, Welsh Government, HMCTS, Metropolitan Police and 60 more public bodies (2010-12-17 to 2026-07-17).