Sharpe Pritchard and DAC Beachcroft appointed to Crown Commercial Service Legal Panel for Government (RM6360)

Sharpe Pritchard LLP has been appointed as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Legal Panel for Government framework (RM6360) under Lot 1 – Core Legal Services.*

This appointment reinforces our longstanding commitment to the public sector and our reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to local authorities, central government departments and public bodies across the UK.

Sharpe Pritchard is a trusted legal partner for government 

Being named on this framework recognises the consortium’s proven expertise and collaborative approach. Both firms were incumbents on the previous CCS Legal Services Panel (RM6179), and their combined experience brings strength across core public law disciplines, from governance and infrastructure to real estate, construction, and commercial matters.

For Sharpe Pritchard, this builds on our deep history of advising central and local government bodies, and strengthens our ability to support public sector clients through a streamlined procurement route.

About the CCS framework

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.
In 2023/24, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits worth £4.9 billion, helping deliver efficient and world-class public services.

The RM6360 Legal Panel for Government framework provides a robust and compliant route for central government departments and other public sector organisations to access high-quality legal advice from vetted suppliers.

Lot 1 – Core Legal Services covers a broad range of legal disciplines and runs for a four-year term, supporting government clients in achieving best value and consistent quality of legal support.

Find out more about the framework on the official CCS website:
👉 Crown Commercial Service – RM6360 Legal Panel for Government

What this means for public sector clients

For central government departments, arm’s-length bodies and local authorities, our appointment means:

• Streamlined access to Sharpe Pritchard’s expertise through an approved framework route.
• Trusted partnership with a firm experienced in complex, high-profile public sector matters.
• Proven continuity from our previous panel experience under RM6179.

This appointment reflects our continued focus on supporting the public sector with governance, procurement, infrastructure and regulatory legal advice.

Learn more

To learn more about our public sector work or to discuss an instruction under RM6360, please contact our team via www.sharpepritchard.co.uk or explore our insights on public law, infrastructure and governance.

Justin Mendelle, Senior Partner at Sharpe Pritchard, commented:

“Being named as a supplier on this new agreement is an important recognition of Sharpe Pritchard’s and DAC Beachcroft’s commitment to collaborative working, our joint depth of expertise in public law and our ongoing relationship with Government and CCS. We look forward to working together in supporting public sector organisations, providing effective, specialist legal services across the UK.”

Please explore our Central Government page HERE.

*in consortium with international law firm DAC Beachcroft LLP