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EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Apr 2022 at 08:37

Tender

30 Jul 2021 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council is spearheading the EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026, aimed at establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for public sector bodies requiring legal services. This procurement process falls under the services industry category and has been designated an open tender procedure. The framework has been awarded, with an overall value of £70 million, following a contract signing date of 14 January 2022. The services will be delivered primarily across the UK, with a full operational period extending until 31 March 2026. As of August 2021, the consortium had already expanded to 220 members, significantly increasing its footprint in public service delivery.

The EM Lawshare Framework presents lucrative opportunities for businesses focusing on legal services, especially for law firms that cater to local authorities, NHS Trusts, and other public bodies. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender include both large firms and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer specialisations in legal consulting, recruitment, and related support services. With substantial historical spending recorded, firms entering this competitive landscape can aim to grow their business by aligning with the diverse needs of governmental and public sector clients.

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Notice Title

EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026

Notice Description

EM Lawshare is a consortium of public bodies. At the 1 May 2021 there were 220 members. This is an increase of over 80 since the commencement of the current four year contract in 2018. This makes it by far the largest consortium of its kind. The vast majority of members are local authorities however there are a large variety of other members including NHS Trusts, Fire & Rescue, Police ,University, National Park and Arm's Length Management Organisations. Originally when the consortium was first set up in 2006 all members were from the East Midlands now however members are drawn from all over the country. Spend over the last 4 years up to and including 2020/21 was PS38.4 million. The spend in 2020/21 was PS13.5 million

Lot Information

Lot 1

EM Lawshare is a consortium of public bodies. At the 1 May 2021 there were 220 members. This is an increase of over 80 since the commencement of the current four year contract in 2018. This makes it by far the largest consortium of its kind. The vast majority of members are local authorities however there are a large variety of other members including NHS Trusts, Fire & Rescue, Police ,University, National Park and Arm's Length Management Organisations. Originally when the consortium was first set up in 2006 all members were from the East Midlands now however members are drawn from all over the country. Spend over the last 4 years up to and including 2020/21 was PS38.4 million. The spend in 2020/21 was PS13.5 million

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ceb9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008767-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Framework agreement for 4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

EM LAWSHARE CONSORTIUM

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, Mr Mabs Karim
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@nottscc.gov.uk, mabs.karim@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1159772721

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS

BEVAN BRITTAN

BROWNE JACOBSON

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

DWF LAW

FREETHS

GELDARDS

SHARPE PRITCHARD

TROWERS & HAMLINS

WEIGHTMANS

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