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CA15268 - Framework for the provision of Legal Services

University of Essex

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "CA15268 - Framework for the Provision of Legal Services" was initiated by the University of Essex, an educational establishment located in Colchester, England. This framework aims to provide a comprehensive range of legal services across various sectors in the UK, including government departments, NHS bodies, educational institutions, and more. The contract is valued at £63 million and is structured across seven lots, with a maximum of eight suppliers per lot. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, which was completed with the award on 10th June 2025. The contract's active period spans from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2029, offering opportunities across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses keen on expanding within the legal services sector. It caters particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as eligibility criteria favour such entities. Companies providing services in areas such as human resources, property, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution, among others, might find this framework a valuable avenue for growth. Engaging in this framework allows businesses to forge long-standing relationships with a wide array of public sector bodies, thereby solidifying their presence within the industry and potentially accessing further opportunities across associated sectors.

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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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

Bevan Brittan LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

JGPOOLE&CO LLP

Freeths LLP

Weightmans LLP

Forbes Solicitors

Stone King LLP

Davitt Jones Bould

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

HCR Legal LLP

Further Information

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