FORWARD PROCUREMENT NOTIFICATION ADVICE ONLY - Legal Services Common Use Supply Arrangement Q1 2026

### 📢 Forward Procurement Notice: Legal Services Common Use Supply Arrangement (CUSA) Q1 2026 This notice serves as an advisory from **General Goods & Services – Qld Govt Procurement** (Department of Housing and Public Works - DHPW) regarding an upcoming Invitation to Offer (ITO) for the establishment of a whole-of-government **Legal Services Common Use Supply Arrangement (CUSA)**. 📅 **Timeline:** The formal ITO will be released in the **First Quarter of 2026** via the Queensland Procurement Solution. This notice is **ADVICE ONLY**; no questions regarding this notice will be answered until the ITO release. ⚖️ **Scope & Requirements:** * The CUSA will establish agreements with multiple suppliers to provide legal services to Eligible Buyers across Queensland. * The arrangement is planned for an **eight (8) year term (2026–2034)**, including scheduled reviews and pricing mechanisms. * The procurement will adhere to the **Queensland Procurement Policy 2026** and the five pillars of public procurement. 🎯 **Desired Outcomes:** * Establish a robust CUSA for efficient and effective procurement of legal services. * Ensure Eligible Buyers have access to qualified suppliers. * Achieve value for money and effective expenditure management. **Key Dates:** * **Open:** Tuesday 16 December 2025 * **Close:** Tuesday 31 March 2026 * **Decision:** Wednesday 01 April 2026 **Location:** Services are required across all regions of Queensland (14 regions listed). The buyer is located in Brisbane City, Queensland. **Keywords:** Legal Services, Common Use Supply Arrangement, CUSA, ITO, Queensland Government, DHPW, Government Procurement, Legal Counsel, 2026 Procurement.