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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for legal services under Lot 1C of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Legal Services Framework, reference PFB5088 LU. This procurement process, categorised within the services industry and specifically legal services, was carried out using a selective procurement method described as 'Below threshold - award under framework'. This implies a competitive process was involved, following a 'light touch' regulatory regime. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2027, with the option for a 12-month extension, contingent on satisfactory performance. The University of Lincoln, located at Brayford Pool, Lincoln, handles the procurement, and the contact email for related enquiries is procurement@lincoln.ac.uk.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in commercial law, property, employment, and student issues. It suits businesses that are part of established legal services frameworks and those experienced in providing ad-hoc legal consultancy to educational institutions. Large legal service providers with sufficient resources and expertise to handle varying legal issues effectively within the educational sector are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The firm Shakespeare Martineau LLP's successful involvement illustrates the potential for large-scale providers to expand their client roster within the public sector through such frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

This contract award notice relates to the award of a call-off contract to a legal services provider to deliver ad-hoc legal advice to the University. The services will typically cover matters relating to commercial law, property, employment, and student-related issues. The contract was awarded under Lot 1C of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Legal Services Framework (PA23), reference PFB5088 LU. The initial term of the call-off contract is 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and at the University's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b613
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056705-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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