Tender

Legal Service Framework - 3 lots

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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Tender

29 Jan 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is inviting tenders for its Legal Services Framework, which comprises three distinct lots covering General Commercial, Property and Estate legal services, and IP searching, registration, and portfolio management services. This procurement falls under the legal services category and is classified as a public authority - sub-central government. The competitive flexible procedure, scheduled under a selective procurement method, is active with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 16 February 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 12 February 2026. The procurement takes place in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the areas around Reading.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of diversifying across multiple sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in general commercial, property and estates, or intellectual property management will find this framework particularly advantageous. The ability to secure a place on this four-year contract, with a potential extension for another four years in increments, offers substantial growth potential and a consistent revenue stream. The University of Reading's structured procurement process, with a procurement value of £400,000, creates an inclusive platform that encourages broad participation. Interested parties should prepare to submit their bids electronically through the designated portal.

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Notice Title

Legal Service Framework - 3 lots

Notice Description

The University of Reading is retendering its Legal Services Framework Agreements. There will be 3 Lots covering; Lot 1 - General commercial Lot 2 - Property and Estate legal services Lot 3 - IP searching, registration and portfolio management services Please note: as of August 1, 2024, the University of Reading is not a Contracting Authority, for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Public Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU (the "Directive"), as less than 50% of our funding comes from public sources.

Lot Information

Legal Services Framework - General Commercial

Lot 1 -This is for General Commercial legal advice. Please see documents for further information about this lot.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend for another 4 years in 2 year increments.

Legal Services Framework - Property and Estates

Lot 2 - this Lot is for Property and Estates legal services legal advice. Please see documents for further information about this lot.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend for another 4 years in 2 year increments.

Legal Services Framework -IP Searching, Registration and Portfolio Management Services

Lot 3 - this lot is for IP Searching, Registration and Portfolio Management Services. Please see documents for further information about this lot.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend for another 4 years in 2 year increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061207
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008043-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF READING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@reading.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG6 6AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ11 Berkshire

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

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