Procurement Services is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise
| Notice Summary |
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| Title: | Supply of Legal Services |
| Notice type: | UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice |
| Authority: | Procurement Services |
| Nature of contract: | Services |
| Procedure: | Above threshold - Open procedure |
| Short Description: | The purpose of this framework is to establish a panel of qualified legal service providers to deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to public sector bodies. The framework will provide a compliant, efficient, and cost-effective route to procure legal expertise across multiple specialisms. |
| Published: | 28/01/2026 16:52 |
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Contracting authority
- Contracting authority:
- Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services
- Public Procurement Organisation Number:
- PYCX-4938-CCHM
- Address:
1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
UK- Contact name:
- Vicky Walsh
- Email:
- people&professionalservices@csltd.org.uk
- Telephone:
- Not provided
- Website:
- Not provided
- Organisation type:
- REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
- Devolved regulations that apply:
- None
Procedure
- Procedure type:
Open procedure- Preliminary market engagement conducted:
- Not provided
- Tenders received:
- 0
- Tenders assessed:
- 0
- Tenders from SMEs:
- 0
- Tenders from VCSEs:
- 0
- Special regime:
None
Scope
- Title:
- Supply of Legal Services
- Reference number:
- Y26021
- Main category:
- SERVICES
- Description:
- The purpose of this framework is to establish a panel of qualified legal service providers to deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to public sector bodies. The framework will provide a compliant, efficient, and cost-effective route to procure legal expertise across multiple specialisms.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Legal-services./U32WW44CU7
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U32WW44CU7 - Total value (estimated):
GBP 500,000,000 excluding VAT
GBP 600,000,000 including VAT- Contract dates (estimated):
- 01/07/2026 to 30/06/2030
- 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.- Delivery regions:
Not provided
Participation
- Suitable for SMEs:
- Yes
- Suitable for VCSEs:
- Yes
Engagement
- Engagement deadline:
- 05/02/2026
- Engagement status:
The engagement has not yet been carried out.- Engagement process description:
- The purpose of this engagement is to:
Understand whether the market can meet our requirements and identify any constraints or opportunities.
Gather supplier feedback to ensure specifications are realistic, achievable, and aligned with industry standards.
Use insights to determine the most appropriate route to market, framework structure, and commercial model.
Provide early visibility of the opportunity to a broad supplier base, supporting fair and open competition.
Identify potential risks and innovative solutions early, reducing the likelihood of delays or poor delivery post-award.
By engaging with the market at an early stage, we will improve the quality of our tender documents, attract a wider pool of capable suppliers, and ultimately deliver better value for money and service outcomes.
Submission
- Publication date of tender notice (estimated):
- 27/02/2026
Other organisations
Not provided