The firm is successful on several lots, and will deliver legal expertise to public sector bodies across the country
Weightmans has been named as a supplier on multiple lots of Government Commercial Agency’s (GCA) RM6374 Legal Panel for Public Sector framework.
The appointment means the firm’s team of experts will deliver specialist legal advice to public sector bodies nationwide, covering major projects, infrastructure, planning, health and social care, housing, procurement, corporate matters, regulation and public law.
Weightmans has been appointed on the following lots:
▪ Lot 1a – Full Legal Service Provision for all Public Sector
▪ Lot 1b – Full Legal Service Provision for Local Government and Local Communities
▪ Lot 1c – Full Legal Service Provision for Health and Social Care
▪ Lot 2 – Focused Legal Support
▪ Lot 4 – Projects and Complex Advice including PPP
▪ Lot 6 – Costs Lawyer Services
Andrew Steel, Partner in the police team who led the bid, said:
“This is a fantastic achievement for the firm and once again demonstrates the high level of expertise and client excellence on offer in our growing public bodies team. As a multi-disciplinary firm advising local authorities, police forces, NHS bodies, education institutions and registered providers of social housing, public sector legal expertise is part of our DNA.
“We look forward to supporting the public sector bodies within this framework, helping them navigate and overcome the many challenges they face.”
Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation, connecting public and private sectors to achieve the best outcomes for the UK and its citizens. GCA uses its commercial expertise to create a simpler procurement experience that redirects valuable resources into essential public services – creating value for the nation.
