Developments Legal Services Framework
Places for People Group LimitedEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
11 February 2026
Published
14 April 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Places for People Group are seeking applications from qualified and experienced legal firms to be appointed to a 4-year framework agreement. The framework agreement will consist of 3 Lots providing legal services for the Developments division of the business, in a cost effective and efficient way for the next 4 years, ending in 2030.
This will ensure stability of service delivery and provide an element of cost certainty for the business. The areas of service required will be for England, Wales and Scotland, consequently we have decided to split lots into services based on region. Further Contracts awarded under the Framework for either Places for People Group companies’ members will be awarded in accordance with either the Direct Award or Competitive Award Procedure as described in the Framework Agreement.
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Developments General (5 firms to be appointed) Lot 2- Developments Disputes (3 firms to be appointed) Scotland – Lot 3- Developments General and Disputes (3 firms to be appointed) On all Developments legal services UK wide, we anticipate the value of the contract (based on addressable spend) to be approximately £7 million (per annum)
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Award Details
Ward Hadaway LLP
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
Osborne Clark LLP
Birketts LLP
DAC Beachcroft LLP
Beale and Company Solicitors LLP
Dentons UK and Middle East LLP
Anderson Strathern LLP
Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP
Burness Paull LLP
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- 1
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- 2
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- 3
Sovereign Group Ltd
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- 4
EQUANS Regeneration Limited
- 5
PENNINGTON CHOICES LIMITED
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total awarded
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Places for People Group LimitedKey Dates
Published
14 April 2026
Submission deadline
11 February 2026
Notice type
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