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Legal Services Framework UOB

UNIVERSITY OF BATH (THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 15:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Apr 2025 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has completed a procurement process under the legal services category, specifically focusing on creating a framework for specialised legal advice and support. This is vital for meeting the majority of the University's needs in Bath, United Kingdom. The tender, identified as UoBath/Proc/1348, follows an open procurement procedure, allowing for competitive bids. The contract was awarded on 17th August 2025 with an anticipated start date of 24th October 2025, lasting until 31st August 2029. The procurement was in its award stage by 14th October 2025, valued at £660,000 (gross amount amounting to £800,000) and the awarding process completed by engaging multiple suppliers, including well-known legal firms like Bevan Brittan LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, and Pinsent Masons LLP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in comprehensive legal services. The contract allows businesses to engage in a long-term relationship with a prestigious educational institution, promoting recurring business. The University seeks reliable partners with the capability to provide legal advice and representation, making this framework especially attractive to firms capable of handling complex legal issues across various areas. The framework agreement simplifies procuring processes, favouring businesses that can demonstrate expertise and competitive pricing, positioning them well for growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework UOB

Notice Description

The University of Bath is looking to work with a framework of preselected service provider that can provide sensitive specialised legal advice and support for the majority of the University's needs. Therefore, we are looking to create a local framework with service providers that we can trust. This framework agreement will provide us with a simple and compliant route to market for a range of legal services that we require.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0501fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065280-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BATH (THE)
Additional Buyers

University of Bath

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Postcode Area
Bath
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
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Bevan Brittan LLP

Browne Jacobson LLP

HCR Legal LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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