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External Legal Services

University of Portsmouth

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10 Nov 2025 at 15:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has completed a procurement process for external legal services, selecting multiple suppliers through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement (RM240). This procurement, under Lot 1A: Full-Service Provision, targets the public sector legal services industry, including categories such as Construction and Property, Litigation, International Legal Advice, Employment Law, Higher Education Law, and Public Sector Procurement. The contract, valued at £870,000, commenced on 3rd November 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028. The procurement method is selective, utilising a framework agreement, and the location for these services is Portsmouth, with a postal code PO1 2UP.

This tender, awarded to large firms such as Brodies LLP, Bevan Brittan LLP, and several others, provides a significant opportunity for legal service providers specialising in public sector legal requirements. It is particularly advantageous for established companies with expertise in comprehensive legal services, as the tender aims for a full-service provision across diverse legal categories. Businesses in the legal sector looking to work with a prominent educational institution like the University of Portsmouth will find value in such contracts, facilitating growth through participation in multi-supplier frameworks and expanding their service offerings in the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Services

Notice Description

This requirement is for external legal services following a further competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement (RM240), Public Sector Legal Services, under Lot 1A: Full-Service Provision. The University is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Call-Off Contract to support its in-house legal team, under six (6) services categories. Service Category 1: Construction and Property Service Category 2: Litigation Service Category 3: International Legal Advice Service Category 4: Employment Law Service Category 5: Higher Education Law Service Category 6: Public Sector Procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05f5ed93-56e9-4303-a4d6-0b15e6c04e38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56545a0a-5436-428c-bdbc-477a774ac68f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Portsmouth
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Brodies LLP

Bevan Brittan LLP

Browne Jacobson LLP

Freeths LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP

Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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