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16 Jun 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed the award process for a contract titled "Legal Services" under the CPV classification of legal services (79100000). This procurement falls within the services industry category and involves the provision of ad-hoc legal advice covering commercial, property, employment, and student-related matters. The procurement, managed by the University from its location in Lincoln, England, is under the Crown Commercial Service Public Sector Legal Services Framework, Lot 1A, and uses a selective procurement method via call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £100,000, was initiated through a tender process and was awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP on 17th May 2026, with performance scheduled from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, with a potential extension to 31st May 2028. The tendering concluded on 15th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those adept at offering a broad range of advisory services in a public sector context. Legal businesses that have established frameworks with public sector entities or aspire to expand their portfolio within this domain would find such contracts beneficial for substantial business growth. The contract’s selective procurement method ensures that only competitive businesses with the right framework connections, such as large firms like Pinsent Masons LLP, can successfully vie for this appealing opportunity. Firms not currently part of relevant frameworks might consider strategic partnerships or positioning to engage in future similar tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the appointment of a Legal Services firm to provide ad-hoc legal advice to the University covering a range of matters, including commerical, property, employment and student related. This appointment was made under the Crown Commerical Service Public Sector Legal Services Framework (Reference RM6240), Lot 1A - Full Service Provision and is a below-Light Touch Regime appointment. The contract will run for an initial period of 12-months with the option to extend for up to a further 12-months to 31st May 2028.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7b08294-14e4-442d-a82f-4fc637760387
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4814314-4665-460f-bea1-670f29db1e3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
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 LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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