The four-year framework, managed by Pagabo on behalf of YPO, provides public sector organisations with a compliant route to access specialist development, regeneration and infrastructure expertise. For the first time, the framework includes a dedicated legal services lot, recognising the increasingly critical role legal advisers play in delivering successful, commercially viable and legally robust development projects.
DWF's appointment will enable local authorities, housing associations, NHS bodies, education providers and other public sector organisations across the UK to access specialist legal support for developer-led schemes, including regeneration projects, development agreements, joint ventures, special purpose vehicles, land assembly, procurement, subsidy control and grant funding, planning and real estate matters.
The appointment builds on DWF's extensive track record advising on transformative regeneration and development programmes delivered through, or procured via, the Framework, including advising:
- Bradford Council on its flagship Bradford City Village regeneration scheme
- Wakefield Council on multiple regeneration sites across Wakefield
- West Northamptonshire Council on its Greyfriars regeneration project
- Wigan Council on regeneration of the Civic Hub building
- Westmorland & Furness Council on the Marina Village project
- Wrexham Council on its Eastern Gateway project
- Portsmouth City Council on its City Centre North project
- Stockton-on-Tees Council on its Northern Gateway project
- Torfaen County Borough Council and Blaenau Gwent on its regeneration partnership
- Gateshead Council on its Baltic Quarter project
- Cheshire West and Chester Council on its Northgate Phase 2 and Weaver Square projects
Lee Pickett, Partner and Head of Regeneration Development Planning and Infrastructure at DWF, said:
"Our appointment to the Developer-Led Framework that is managed by Pagabo, reflects the strength of our regeneration, development, planning and infrastructure practice and our longstanding commitment to supporting public sector organisations in delivering ambitious projects that create lasting economic and social value."
"Development and regeneration projects are becoming increasingly complex, requiring integrated legal advice that balances commercial objectives, regulatory compliance, funding requirements and stakeholder interests. Through this framework, we look forward to supporting clients across the UK deliver new homes, regenerate places, attract investment and create thriving communities."
The framework is scheduled to commence on 19 October 2026 and will run until October 2030. It gives contracting authorities access to a fully compliant procurement route under the Procurement Act, helping organisations accelerate project delivery while managing risk, achieving value for money and delivering wider social outcomes.
