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Legal fees in relation to High Court

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England has completed a procurement process for legal services related to High Court litigation, with the contract focusing on legal fees. Categorised under the CPV code 79100000 for Legal Services, the procurement used a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £50,000 and involves services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 19th January 2026, leading to a contract period from 20th to 21st January 2026. Bevan Brittan LLP was awarded the contract on 19th January 2026, and the award was published on 5th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large legal service providers, particularly those experienced in handling litigation at the High Court level. While this specific procurement does not cater to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a strong legal background and existing framework agreements might explore similar opportunities for growth within the public sector. Engaging in such contracts can enhance the participating firm’s visibility and reputation in handling complex legal matters, potentially leading to more prestigious and higher-value engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal fees in relation to High Court

Notice Description

Legal Services - Legal fees in relation to High Court litigation by a former student. As per agreed fees

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e37931c8-6304-4847-a35b-7f7ff847cbc1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff51816-d97d-411b-abf1-e8f7ee565c91
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 21 Jan 2026 30 days
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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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