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National LGPS Framework for Legal Services

LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED Wolverhampton(buyer)

Published: Published 22 May 2026
Deadline: Deadline: 16 October 2026 (26 days left)

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Overview

Norfolk County Council is establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for specialist legal services supporting the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and other public-sector pension schemes, with an estimated value of £40 million across multiple lots. The framework will be available to LGPS administering authorities, other public-sector pension schemes, the Pension Protection Fund, and related bodies across the UK. Tenders are open for submission by 16 October 2026.

Contracting authority

LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED WolverhamptonProcuring entity
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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
GB-COH: 10425159
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Norfolk County Council (as Administering Authority of the Norfolk Pension Fund)
Buyer
Norwich, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PDYH-3246-XWTR
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City of Wolverhampton Council (as Administering Authority of the West Midlands Pension Fund)
Procuring entity
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PRVB-3741-VDVX
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Staffordshire County Council (as Administering Authority for Staffordshire Pension Fund)
Procuring entity
Stafford, United Kingdom
GB-PPON: PZDG-2995-QQMD
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Lots (7)

Full Service (England and Wales)
The scope of Lot 1 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of England and Wales relevant to LGPS funds, Administering Authorities, scheme employers (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and asset pool companies (as defined in the Pension Schemes Act 2026) and any legacy pooling arrangements. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.
£40,000,000
Full Service (Scotland)
The scope of Lot 2 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Scotland relevant to LGPS funds, administering authorities, scheme employers (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and LGPS Pools/collaborative arrangements Framework users are likely to use Lot 2 where they need Scots-law specific advice which requires a combination of advice across different areas of expertise (i.e. a 'full-scope' Scottish service). Please note the estimated values are across all lots.
£40,000,000
Full Service (Northern Ireland)
The scope of Lot 3 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Northern Ireland relevant to the LGPS in Northern Ireland (hereafter 'NI'), the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC), employing authorities (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and LGPS Pools/collaborative arrangements. Framework users are likely to use Lot 3 where they need specific advice on matters of NI law which requires a combination of advice across different areas of expertise (i.e. a 'full-scope' NI service). Please note the estimated values are across all lots.
£40,000,000
Investment and Regulatory Compliance (UK Wide)
The scope of Lot 4 is focused on legal advice relating to different aspects of pension fund investment and investment management or/administration (including as part of an LGPS Pool). Please note the estimated values are across all lots.
£40,000,000
Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (England and Wales)
The scope of Lot 5 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of England and Wales relating to pensions administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of scheme employers. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.
£40,000,000
Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (Scotland)
The scope of Lot 6 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Scotland relating to pension administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of scheme employers. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.
£40,000,000
Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (Northern Ireland)
The scope of Lot 7 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Northern Ireland relating to pensions administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of employing authorities. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.
£40,000,000

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: Open for bids
Category: Services
Estimated value: £40,000,000
Procedure: Open
Contract type: Framework agreement
SME suitable: Yes
Published: 22 May 2026
Questions by: 2 October 2026
Deadline: 16 October 2026

Classification (CPV)

Pension servicesLegal services

Notice history

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Contract Notice
10 September 2026
Prior Information Notice
22 May 2026
Prior Information Notice
22 May 2026

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