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Published 25 Sept 2026, 12:37 BST

Official UK procurement notice

715959477 - LEGAL SERVICES FOR PAC 2026

Authority: Ministry of Defence (Central government)·Consortium: 5 public authorities

Framework agreement14 lotsServicesRestricted procedure
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79)Community & Cultural Services (98) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional)£820,000,000initial estimate £650,000,000 · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 2 value updates
Submissions closed 1 Apr 2025awarded 25 Sept 2026
Lots 14see the lot list below

What is being bought14 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

LEGAL SERVICES FOR PAC 2026 GOVERMENT LEGAL SERVICES FRAMEWORK RM6360

CPV: Legal advisory and information services · Legal advisory and representation services · Legal advisory services · Legal documentation and certification services · Legal representation services · Legal services · Services specific to international organisations and bodies

How this framework works

From the published notice
Bids received
41 bids received · 2 suppliers appointed

Lots and requirements (14)Procurement structure

14 lots · 7 with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lot
Lot #1Core Legal ServicesCancelledLot estimate not published
LEGAL SERVICES. Additional information: LEGAL SERVICES FOR PAC 2026 - MANDATORY GOVERMENT LEGAL SERVICES
Delivery: UK · Tidworth
79100000 Legal services
Award criteria (1)
  • price
Lot #2Major Projects and Complex AdviceCancelledLot estimate not published
Lot 2 covers Major Projects and Complex Advice, requiring suppliers to manage high-risk, innovative initiatives with multiple priorities across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including Litigation. Suppliers must navigate evolving project lifecycles, proactively addressing risks and advising on new or existing policies where established solutions may not yet exist. Additional information: 10 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Delivery: UK
79100000 Legal services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #3Finance and High Risk / InnovationCancelledLot estimate not published
Lot 3 covers the highest-risk and most complex legal matters across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including groundbreaking projects, major regulatory challenges, large-scale infrastructure programs, and high-value litigation. It also encompasses intricate finance and capital markets work, such as international capital markets, asset finance, restructuring, and insolvency. Additional information: 7 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Delivery: UK
79100000 Legal services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 90%Price: 10%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 90
  • price — 10
Lot #4Rail Legal ServicesCancelledLot estimate not published
Lot 5 provides specialist legal services for the rail industry, requiring in-depth knowledge of its regulatory framework. It recognises the unique nature of rail law and its critical role in supporting national transport objectives. Additional information: 8 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Delivery: UK
79100000 Legal services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #5Trade and Investment NegotiationsCancelledLot estimate not published
Lot 4a covers legal advice on negotiating and implementing trade and investment agreements, ensuring compliance with international law, including WTO regulations, free trade agreements, international treaties, and EU law. Work includes drafting UK treaty text, supporting negotiations, analysing UK obligations, and providing treaty-related legal guidance on trade and investment. Additional information: 6 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Delivery: UK
79100000 Legal services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #6International Trade DisputesCancelledLot estimate not published
Lot 4b provides legal advice and support for international trade disputes, representing the UK government in both offensive and defensive cases. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, WTO procedural rules, litigation strategy, and substantive legal issues, drawing on extensive experience in WTO and free trade agreement litigation. It also includes guidance on trade remedies and related investigations. Additional information: 6 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Delivery: UK
79100000 Legal services98910000 Services specific to international organisations and bodies
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #7International Investment DisputesCancelledLot estimate not published
Lot 4c provides legal advice and support for treaty-based international investment disputes, representing the UK government in investor-State and inter-State proceedings. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, including written and oral advocacy, risk assessment for policy development, and managing disputes under the UK's investment treaties. This work spans diverse economic sectors and technical areas, often involving high-sensitivity or public interest matters. Additional information: 8 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Delivery: UK
79100000 Legal services98910000 Services specific to international organisations and bodies
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #8Core Legal ServicesRenewalPublished value£275,000,000
Lot 1 requires a full-service capability across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms to meet the government's core legal service demands. It is designed to support buyers by providing general legal advice necessary for project delivery and addressing various legal issues. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 10. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Delivery: UK · Not Mandatory
Extensions
The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Variant bids
not allowed
79100000 Legal services79110000 Legal advisory and representation services79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 70
  • price — 30
Lot #9Major Projects and Complex AdviceRenewalPublished value£200,000,000
Lot 2 covers Major Projects and Complex Advice , requiring suppliers to manage high-risk, innovative initiatives with multiple priorities across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including Litigation. Suppliers must navigate evolving project lifecycles, proactively addressing risks and advising on new or existing policies where established solutions may not yet exist. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 8. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the f…
Delivery: UK · Not Mandatory
Extensions
The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Variant bids
not allowed
79100000 Legal services79110000 Legal advisory and representation services79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #10Finance and High Risk / InnovationRenewalPublished value£100,000,000
Lot 3 covers the highest-risk and most complex legal matters across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including groundbreaking projects, major regulatory challenges, large-scale infrastructure programs, and high-value litigation. It also encompasses intricate finance and capital markets work, such as international capital markets, asset finance, restructuring, and insolvency. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 6. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business throu…
Delivery: UK · Not Mandatory
Extensions
The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Variant bids
not allowed
79100000 Legal services79110000 Legal advisory and representation services79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 90%Price: 10%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 90
  • price — 10
Lot #11Trade and Investment NegotiationsRenewalPublished value£30,000,000
Lot 4a covers legal advice on negotiating and implementing trade and investment agreements, ensuring compliance with international law, including WTO regulations, free trade agreements, international treaties, and EU law. Work includes drafting UK treaty text, supporting negotiations, analysing UK obligations, and providing treaty-related legal guidance on trade and investment. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 6. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the fr…
Delivery: UK · Not Mandatory
Extensions
The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Variant bids
not allowed
79100000 Legal services79110000 Legal advisory and representation services79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #12International Trade DisputesRenewalPublished value£50,000,000
Lot 4b provides legal advice and support for international trade disputes, representing the UK government in both offensive and defensive cases. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, WTO procedural rules, litigation strategy, and substantive legal issues, drawing on extensive experience in WTO and free trade agreement litigation. It also includes guidance on trade remedies and related investigations. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 6. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarante…
Delivery: UK · Not Mandatory
Extensions
The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Variant bids
not allowed
79100000 Legal services79110000 Legal advisory and representation services79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #13International Investment DisputesRenewalPublished value£90,000,000
Lot 4c provides legal advice and support for treaty-based international investment disputes, representing the UK government in investor-State and inter-State proceedings. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, including written and oral advocacy, risk assessment for policy development, and managing disputes under the UK’s investment treaties. This work spans diverse economic sectors and technical areas, often involving high-sensitivity or public interest matters. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 9. The value provided in section II.2.6…
Delivery: UK · Not Mandatory
Extensions
The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Variant bids
not allowed
79100000 Legal services79110000 Legal advisory and representation services79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20
Lot #14Rail Legal ServicesRenewalPublished value£75,000,000
Lot 5 provides specialist legal services for the rail industry, requiring in-depth knowledge of its regulatory framework. It recognises the unique nature of rail law and its critical role in supporting national transport objectives. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 8. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Delivery: UK
Extensions
The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Variant bids
not allowed
79100000 Legal services79110000 Legal advisory and representation services79111000 Legal advisory services79112000 Legal representation services79130000 Legal documentation and certification services79140000 Legal advisory and information services
Award criteria (2)
Quality: 80%Price: 20%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality — 80
  • price — 20

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored

Lots publish different evaluation splits — there is no single procedure weighting.

LotQualityPriceSplit
2 · Major Projects and Complex Advice80%20%
3 · Finance and High Risk / Innovation90%10%
5 · Trade and Investment Negotiations80%20%
6 · International Trade Disputes80%20%
7 · International Investment Disputes80%20%
4 · Rail Legal Services80%20%
8 · Core Legal Services70%30%
9 · Major Projects and Complex Advice80%20%
10 · Finance and High Risk / Innovation90%10%
11 · Trade and Investment Negotiations80%20%
12 · International Trade Disputes80%20%
13 · International Investment Disputes80%20%

1 more lots publish their own split — see each lot above.

Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability
    Candidates will be assessed in accordance with Section 5 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (implementing the directive) on the basis of information provided in response to an invitation to tender (ITT) registering for access.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Restricted procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
25 Sept 2026, 12:37 BST
Last source update
25 Sept 2026, 12:37 BST
Award evaluation window
1 Apr 2025, 15:01 BST — …
Classification (CPV)
Legal advisory and information servicesLegal advisory and representation servicesLegal advisory servicesLegal documentation and certification servicesLegal representation servicesLegal servicesServices specific to international organisations and bodies
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-043cb5

Publisher note: The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement. As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d224702b-00c3-4e8a-839e-407d1fecb4de 1) Redacted Commercial Agreement 2) List of Successful Suppliers 3) Approved Customer list 4) Transparency Agenda On 02/04/2014, Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.

How it was run

Run through: Jaggaer · Who buys & how to bid on JAGGAER
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free; latest Chrome/Edge/Firefox only — corporate browsers fail
Appointment period ends
1 Apr 2025, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
1 Apr 2025, 15:01 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk ↗

Timeline

5 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Next notice expected
    27 Jan 2025, 00:00 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    1 Apr 2025, 15:00 BST
  3. Bids opened
    1 Apr 2025, 15:01 BST
  4. Bids must remain valid until304 days ago
    26 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Notice published2 days ago
    25 Sept 2026, 12:37 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 2admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 41
Contracts signed 2latest 25 Sept 2026

2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates — see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • 715959477 LEGAL SERVICES FOR PAC 2026

    Signed
    25 Sept 2026
    Value
    £25,000
    Status
    active

  • Contract 081840-2025-1

    Signed
    30 Sept 2025
    Value
    £820,000,000
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Core Legal Services41bids · 41 electronic———

Notice history

13 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Mar 2025
  1. Procurement method changed
    25 Sept 2026, 12:37 BST
  2. Buyer details updated
    25 Sept 2026, 12:37 BST
  3. Status changed to complete
    11 Dec 2025, 11:11 GMT
  4. Procurement method changed
    11 Dec 2025, 11:11 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    11 Dec 2025, 11:11 GMT
  6. Published value updated
    28 Mar 2025, 10:54 GMTwas £820,000,000
  7. Published value updated to £820,000,000
    28 Mar 2025, 10:54 GMTwas £650,000,000
  8. Status changed
    28 Mar 2025, 10:54 GMT
  9. Status changed to active
    28 Mar 2025, 10:54 GMT
  10. Procurement method changed
    28 Mar 2025, 10:54 GMT
  11. Deadline withdrawn
    28 Mar 2025, 10:54 GMT
  12. Deadline published: 1 Apr 2025, 15:00 BST
    28 Mar 2025, 10:54 GMT
  13. Buyer details updated
    28 Mar 2025, 10:54 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineIV.2.21 Apr 20258 Apr 2025+7 d
—Bid openingIV.2.71 Apr 20258 Apr 2025+7 d

1 amendment published without a description.

Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-03: 1 release · 28 Mar 2025
  • 2024-02: 1 release · 26 Feb 2024

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Ministry of Defence

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsDefence Tidworth, UK [email protected]

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Defence Infrastructure OrganisationReview body Whittington

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • MILLS AND REEVEFramework contractor London, UK
  • See Contracts Finder Notice for full supplier listFramework contractor 9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, UK, L3 9PP [email protected]

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria