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title: "External Legal Services"
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# External Legal Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05f5ed93-56e9-4303-a4d6-0b15e6c04e38

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has completed a procurement process for external legal services, selecting multiple suppliers through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement (RM240). This procurement, under Lot 1A: Full-Service Provision, targets the public sector legal services industry, including categories such as Construction and Property, Litigation, International Legal Advice, Employment Law, Higher Education Law, and Public Sector Procurement. The contract, valued at £870,000, commenced on 3rd November 2025 and will run until 30th September 2028. The procurement method is selective, utilising a framework agreement, and the location for these services is Portsmouth, with a postal code PO1 2UP.

This tender, awarded to large firms such as Brodies LLP, Bevan Brittan LLP, and several others, provides a significant opportunity for legal service providers specialising in public sector legal requirements. It is particularly advantageous for established companies with expertise in comprehensive legal services, as the tender aims for a full-service provision across diverse legal categories. Businesses in the legal sector looking to work with a prominent educational institution like the University of Portsmouth will find value in such contracts, facilitating growth through participation in multi-supplier frameworks and expanding their service offerings in the public domain.

## Notice

This requirement is for external legal services following a further competition under the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement (RM240), Public Sector Legal Services, under Lot 1A: Full-Service Provision. The University is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Call-Off Contract to support its in-house legal team, under six (6) services categories. Service Category 1: Construction and Property Service Category 2: Litigation Service Category 3: International Legal Advice Service Category 4: Employment Law Service Category 5: Higher Education Law Service Category 6: Public Sector Procurement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56545a0a-5436-428c-bdbc-477a774ac68f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £870,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £870,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN; BRODIES; BROWNE JACOBSON; EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL; FREETHS; PINSENT MASONS; VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56545a0a-5436-428c-bdbc-477a774ac68f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56545a0a-5436-428c-bdbc-477a774ac68f
  10th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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