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Finding and Winning Legal Services Tenders with Thornton & Lowe

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On this page we provide free access to live legal services tenders from across the UK! See below. This feed is from Tender Pipeline our free software, which allows you to set up tender alerts and research the contract wins of your competitors!

Understanding Legal Services Tenders

Securing legal services contracts through tendering is a key growth strategy for law firms in the UK. Both the public sector and private sector use structured procurement processes to ensure transparency, competition, and value for money. Legal tenders cover a range of practice areas, including corporate law, employment law, dispute resolution, public sector legal services, tax law, and more.

Legal services tenders generally fall into three main categories:

  • Public Sector Tenders – Issued by government departments, local authorities, and other public bodies or those funded by the public purse
  • Private Sector Tenders – Released by corporations, financial institutions, and businesses seeking legal expertise.
  • Framework Agreements & Panel Appointments – Multi-supplier agreements where firms are pre-qualified to provide legal services over a set period, allowing organisations to select approved suppliers when required.

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Writing Winning Legal Services Bids

A well-structured bid is key to success! Thornton & Lowe’s bid writing specialists ensure your tender submission is clear, compliant, and compelling.

Key Elements of a Winning Legal Tender:

  • Understand the Client’s Needs – Review procurement documents and research the buyer’s strategic priorities, annual reports, and challenges.
  • Tailor Your Experience – Use highly relevant case studies with specific outcomes, client testimonials, and performance metrics.
  • Showcase Value for Money – Beyond pricing, highlight free added-value services, such as legal templates, training sessions, and risk management support.
  • Outline Your Team’s Expertise – Provide well-structured CVs of key personnel, ensuring experience is directly aligned to the tender’s requirements.
  • Address Risk & Compliance – Demonstrate data security, regulatory compliance, and conflict resolution processes.

Start Winning Legal Tenders with Thornton & Lowe

Thornton & Lowe has a proven track record of helping law firms secure legal contracts across the UK. Whether you need a full bid writing service, strategic advice, or training, our experts ensure you submit high-quality, competitive tenders.

📞 Get in touch today to discuss how we can support your legal bid strategy! 01204 238 046 or [email protected]

How to Find Legal Services Tenders

Identifying the right legal tenders is the first step to securing work. Thornton & Lowe offers expert support to source and evaluate opportunities that align with your firm’s expertise.

Key Strategies for Finding Legal Tenders:

  • Use Competitor Insights – Search for your competitors' past and current tenders on Tender Pipeline to see which frameworks they are listed on and which contracts they are winning.
  • Search Public Portals – Regularly check Contracts Finder, Find a Tender Service (FTS), and Tenders Electronic Daily (TED) for the latest opportunities.
  • Engage with Buying Authorities – Build relationships with councils, NHS bodies, and corporate legal teams to stay informed about upcoming procurement plans.
  • Let Us Research for You – Thornton & Lowe can analyse spend and award data to target the most valuable frameworks and contracts for your firm.

Bid Writing Legal Services Resources

You may also find the following useful when bidding for legal services tenders:

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