Government and Public Sector Frameworks
DAC Beachcroft is proud to support central government and the wider public sector with innovative, practical, and tailored legal advice. Our longstanding commitment, deep sector expertise, and collaborative approach ensure that we deliver high-quality, solution-focused support that helps public bodies achieve their policy, governance, and operational objectives.
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Central Government (RM6360)
Under RM6360, we bring a combined deep sector knowledge and a proven track record of delivering high-quality, accessible legal services that support policy, governance, and operational delivery. Our expertise spans major projects, outsourcing, transformation programmes, procurement, contract management, dispute resolution, and specialist areas such as health, education, environment, real estate, pensions, and data protection. We also provide expert input on public inquiries, judicial reviews, and governance matters.
Wider Public Sector
RM6240
Under RM6240, we continue our tradition of working closely with public bodies, including central government, local authorities, NHS Trusts, and educational organisations. We offer a UK-wide legal network across England & Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, ensuring access to the very best talent wherever and whenever required. Our reputation is built on supporting public bodies with the open and fair implementation of policies and procedures and the successful completion of transactions and projects vital to their objectives.
Orbis
We are appointed to multiple lots within the Orbis Legal Partnership Legal Services Framework, providing wide‑ranging legal support across areas such as pensions, education, commercial law, FOI/GDPR, governance and public law, planning, property, housing, construction, and employment. Our inclusion reflects strong capability and credentials in delivering tailored, high‑quality legal services to local authority organisations and projects involving multiple specialisms.
NEPO
We are a panel firm on the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) Legal Services Framework, to provide specialist legal services to public sector bodies across the UK. This framework offers a compliant, efficient route for authorities to access expert support across a wide range of legal disciplines.
NWLC
The North West Legal Consortium (NWLC), brings together more than 40 public bodies to commission high quality, cost effective legal services across areas such as litigation, property, governance and commercial work. We are among the firms selected to support this collaborative model, helping member authorities access trusted and specialist external legal expertise.
In addition, we are fully appointed to a range of NHS and health sector frameworks.
Featured experience
- Advising NHS England on its role in the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, including strategic legal support, disclosure management, and coordination with multiple stakeholders in what is expected to be the largest public inquiry in UK history
- Advising the Department for Education on all aspects of their capital projects programme including site due diligence to support rebuilding, site acquisitions as part of the free school programme, and site disposals where sites are surplus to requirement
- Supporting National Highways on all procurement and major Projects worth approx. £30bn including Scheme Delivery Framework 2 and Maintenance & Renewals Contracts.
- Advising the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on the procurement of the Matrix Project, SaaS and systems integration for back-office systems for nine Government departments and multiple ALBs
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”“DAC Beachcroft responds quickly and enthusiastically.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2026 – Public Procurement – UK-wide
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”“DAC Beachcroft has an exceptional advisory service and a wide range of services which provides one-stop-shop solutions.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2026 – Public Procurement – UK-wide
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”“DAC Beachcroft's experience, knowledge, skills and competencies meant that it remained one step ahead at every stage of the process.”
Chambers and Partners UK 2026 – Public Procurement – UK-wide
Our expertise
Commercial Contracts
We act for both buyers and suppliers of goods and services across various sectors including health, real estate, chemicals, manufacturing and logistics, sports and leisure and technology.
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Corporate
Our corporate team delivers comprehensive legal solutions to a diverse clientele. We specialise in M&A, Equity Capital Markets, and corporate advisory matters, collaborating seamlessly to help clients achieve their business goals.
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Dispute Resolution
Our Dispute Resolution team has an established reputation for handling complex, high value commercial disputes and achieving successful and pragmatic solutions for our clients.
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Employment
Our Employment and Pensions group is one of the largest specialist employment teams in the country, with over 60 specialist employment and pensions lawyers nationally. Tax is an integrated part of the advice we provide.
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Intellectual Property
Our specialist team offer practical and strategic advice on how to manage your visual identity and reputation, as well as safeguarding and commercialising your intellectual property assets. Helping you find the right balance between publicity and protection.
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Mergers and Acquisitions
For every company, and its board and shareholders, a merger & acquisition (M&A) transaction is a significant step. Having the right legal advisers alongside is key to a successful outcome. We provide comprehensive guidance and support for companies and shareholders embarking on significant M&A transactions.
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PFI, PPPs and Major Projects
Our market-leading team handle construction and engineering claims, including high profile, complex disputes domestically and internationally.
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Pensions
Our pensions team offers comprehensive legal advice across both the private and public sectors.
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Public Procurement
Our cross-sectoral team provides expert guidance and support for your procurement exercises, tenders to the public sector and claims.
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Public Inquiries and Investigations
Our experienced team has been involved in almost every high-profile inquiry in recent years.
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Restructuring and Insolvency
Our team offers a national and cross-border service to lenders, investors and other stakeholders on complex restructurings and insolvencies.
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Tax
Our expertise in commercial tax covers all aspects of UK tax, including corporation tax, income tax, NIC, and more. We specialise in managing tax impacts on commercial transactions, guiding you towards tax-efficient choices. Our vast experience ensures tailored solutions for diverse entities in the intricate UK tax landscape.
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Who we are
Why choose DAC Beachcroft?
We’re a broad-based commercial firm serving a wide range of sectors with a strong heritage in insurance,
health and real estate. We combine excellent legal skills and cutting-edge delivery expertise to design
solutions that fit the needs of our clients – often involving clever uses of technology.
Related Sectors
Aviation
We deliver a uniquely tailored, full service approach to supporting you with all your aviation needs.
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Charities
Our nationwide team of specialist lawyers is dedicated to supporting all types of charities and not for profit organisations on all legal, regulatory and governance matters impacting on them.
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Education
Leading education sector advisers offering proactive support and comprehensive legal services for schools, colleges, universities, and Government bodies.
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Financial Services
We regularly advise product designers and manufacturers, trade bodies, and retailers, distributors and venture capitalists looking to invest in the financial services sector.
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Health
We provide a complete real estate service across the health and social care sector, for both public health bodies, NHS Foundation Trusts and private providers as well as to developers, investors and funders – both national and international.
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Immigration
Our specialist team supports businesses and individuals in navigating the complex framework of immigration law.
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Insurance
DAC Beachcroft is recognised as a pre-eminent advisor to the insurance market, and we place a strong emphasis on the long-term relationships we build with you so that we can really add value to your business.
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Real Estate
With 170 lawyers we are one of the largest Real Estate legal teams in the UK. Our extensive network gives us national, regional and local knowledge and access.
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Shipping, Trade and Commodities
Our specialist team provides expert advice and support on a range of aspects of shipping and foreign trade.
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Social Care
Our experts provide trusted legal advice to a wide range of organisations operating within the social care sector, supporting them to deliver safe care that will withstand legal, regulatory and public scrutiny, whilst also growing and developing their own organisation.
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