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Provision of a Legal Services Procurement Framework - UoB

University Of Bedfordshire

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 15:36

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for establishing a Legal Services Procurement Framework. This initiative aims to cover a range of legal services, including advisory and representation services across multiple areas such as Planning, Property, Commercial Law, GDPR, and Litigation. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, permitting electronic submissions in English, with the tender period set to conclude on 21 May 2026. The procurement process is classified under the services category and is subject to the "light touch" regime, with an award period ending on 5 June 2026. The estimated gross value of the procurement framework is £684,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in various aspects of the law. Businesses that provide expert legal services in property, commercial contracts, IT law, employment, and litigation will find this framework particularly beneficial for growth. With the possibility of direct awards, mini-competitions, and a framework agreement allowing for up to 25 participants, the framework is structured to encourage competitive pricing while ensuring stable partnerships over the contract duration, which spans from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, with potential renewals extending it to 2030. The procurement allows for firms to bid for up to four lots, enhancing business prospects by engaging with one of the UK's public undertakings in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Legal Services Procurement Framework - UoB

Notice Description

Provision of a Legal Services Procurement Framework - Uni of Beds

Lot Information

Legal Services for Planning, Property & Estates - UoB

Reelated to Planning Property and Estates, Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers, Commercial Property: Development etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Legal Services for Commercial Law, Contracts & Procurement - UoB

Please refer to breadown of lot sub requirements on the attached document including Projects, telecoms, IT Law, commercial contracts etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Legal Services for FOI, GDPR, Employment Law, Information Law & Media

Please refer to breadown of lot sub requirements on the attached document including FOI, GDPR, Employment Law and Information Law etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Provision of Legal Services for Litigation at the UoB

Please refer to breadown of lot sub requirements on the attached document. Including civil and criminal litigation etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Provison of Legal Counsel/Advocacy Services - UoB

Please refer to breadown of lot sub requirements on the attached document. Including Commercila Law, Contracts PS Procurement etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0668af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022464-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
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
University Of Bedfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Postcode Area
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH24 Bedford
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

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