EM Lawshare Framework Agreement for Legal Services

This tender closed on 21 October 2026.

Buyer
West Northamptonshire Council
Value
£1,000,000,000
Closed
21 October 2026
Where
Northampton, the East Midlands
Type
Sets up a framework (suppliers apply to join)

In plain English

West Northamptonshire Council is setting up a new legal services framework agreement to replace one expiring in March 2026. They want to appoint multiple law firms to provide a range of legal services to over 240 public sector organisations across England and Wales, including local authorities, NHS bodies, universities, and police forces.

What the buyer wants

• Provide legal services across ten major work areas covering most local authority legal needs (excluding childcare) • Work as part of a framework where multiple suppliers share the work and different public bodies can call off services as needed • Demonstrate ability to serve diverse public sector clients ranging from small parish councils to major city councils

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: This contract is exclusively for qualified law firms: sole traders, builders, electricians, cleaners, and other tradespeople cannot bid. You must be a legal practice registered to provide legal services.

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