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Legal Services

London Universities Purchasing Consortium

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20 Dec 2024 at 17:16

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is in the planning stage of establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for legal services in the UK, specifically in England and Wales. This framework, with an estimated value of £25,000,000, is set to commence in June 2025. The procurement process targets legal services across various categories, including property/estates, human resources/employment, dispute resolution, governance, commercial, and student matters. LUPC members, as well as members from HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC, and potentially CPC, will benefit from this agreement. A supplier engagement meeting is scheduled for 16th January 2025 to discuss the procurement strategy and framework structure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive support across multiple legal areas. SMEs are encouraged to participate, with the framework designed to maximise competition and ensure transparency and fairness. Engaging in this tender can offer legal firms the chance to secure long-term contracts with educational institutions and public sector organisations, thereby aiding in business growth and expansion within the legal service industry. Interested suppliers can register their interest via the Mercell/EU Supply system, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of this significant procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of legal services in England and Wales. The framework will be available to the members of LUPC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC with an option to include CPC. Members include higher education, further education, schools, the wider public sector and not for profit institutions. Lots under the framework provide for legal services such as: property/estates; human resource/employment; dispute resolution; governance; commercial; and, student matters. It will provide for a full-service lot. The framework agreement is estimated to commence in June 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of legal services in England and Wales. The framework will be available to the members of LUPC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC with an option to include CPC. Members include higher education, further education, schools, the wider public sector and not for profit institutions. Lots under the framework provide for legal services such as: property/estates; human resource/employment; dispute resolution; governance; commercial; and, student matters. It will provide for a full-service lot. The framework agreement is estimated to commence in June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cc67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041305-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Universities Purchasing Consortium
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8HN
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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