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Legal Services Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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14 Jul 2025 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process to establish a framework for legal services, focusing on the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting legal and advisory services (CPV: 79100000) and was conducted via an open procedure. The tender sought expertise in four key areas: Property and Estates, Employment and Higher Education, Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property, and Patent Services. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025, running until 30th June 2029, with a total awarded value of £1,500,000. The procurement was at the award stage as of 6th June 2025, and the University intends to collaborate with multiple suppliers across the specified lots.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their client base, particularly those specialised in specific branches of law such as property, contractual matters, and patent services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the framework's design to appoint multiple firms to service each lot. Successful businesses can expect not only to contribute significantly to the University's legal needs but also to enhance their reputation by being affiliated with a prestigious institution. The opportunity to work on diverse legal topics within a structured framework can provide long-term growth and stability for firms adept at delivering such specialised services.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a number of legal firms to a framework to provide expert advise and services in the following four areas: Lot 1: Property and Estates Lot 2: Employment and Higher Education Lot 3: Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property Lot 4: Patent Services Two firms will be appointed to each of Lots 1 to 3. Three firms will be appointed to Lot 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db3ad0a-a6b7-4608-b3c1-609af52e670a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

APPLEYARD LEES IP

BROWNE JACOBSON

FORRESTERS

MICHELMORES

MILLS & REEVE

WILSON GUNN

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