Notice Information
Notice Title
CA15268 - Framework for the provision of Legal Services
Notice Description
The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Legal Services. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users . The Framework will be let across seven (7) Lots. There will be a maximum of eight (8) suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots. Includes Lots: Lot 1: One Stop Shop Lot 2: Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People Lot 3: Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services Lot 4: Legal Services: Property Lot 5: Legal Services: Commercial - Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters Lot 6: Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lot 7: Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education) To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15268. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15268 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-d4b2fa82-f73f-4181-b374-648708629178
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
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
- Not specified
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
- £63,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £1,125,000 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Jun 20258 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 29 Apr 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 18 Feb 20251 years ago
- Contract Period
- 3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2029 4-5 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 ESSEX
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- COLCHESTER
- Postcode
- CO4 3SQ
- Post Town
- Colchester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH3 Essex
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Colchester
- Electoral Ward
- Wivenhoe
- Westminster Constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514
11th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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