Legal Services Standing Offer Arrangement

### ⚖️ Tender Overview: Legal Services Standing Offer Arrangement The Queensland Government, through the Department of Housing and Public Works, is inviting qualified legal service providers to submit offers for a **Standing Offer Arrangement (SOA)**. This procurement opportunity aims to establish a panel of providers across 16 distinct legal service categories. ### 📋 Key Requirements & Scope - **Service Categories:** There are 16 categories available. Suppliers may bid for one or multiple categories. - **Small & Regional Business Support:** Category 16 is specifically reserved for Queensland small and family businesses and regional law practices to promote local economic participation. - **Briefing Session:** A mandatory or recommended supplier briefing is scheduled for **Friday, 27 March 2026, at 10:00 AM AEST**. Registration details are provided in the 'Part A: Invitation to Offer' document. - **Submission Method:** All offers must be submitted exclusively via the **360 Portal**. Submissions via email, post, or the Queensland Procurement Solution (QPS) will be rejected. ### 📍 Location & Eligibility - **Region:** Services are required across various regions in Queensland, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and regional areas. - **Target Audience:** Law firms and legal practitioners capable of delivering professional legal services to government departments. ### 📅 Important Dates - **Open Date:** 23 March 2026 - **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 29 April 2026, 2:00 PM AEST - **Closing Date:** 06 May 2026, 2:00 PM AEST - **Expected Decision:** 03 October 2026 **Keywords:** Legal Services, Queensland Government, Standing Offer Arrangement, SOA, Legal Procurement, Law Firms, Government Tender, Queensland Business, Legal Consulting.