--- title: "EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ce96a39-5d2a-4334-949f-8fe93ab1210d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ce96a39-5d2a-4334-949f-8fe93ab1210d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ce96a39-5d2a-4334-949f-8fe93ab1210d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ce96a39-5d2a-4334-949f-8fe93ab1210d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-30" --- # EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026 Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ce96a39-5d2a-4334-949f-8fe93ab1210d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ce96a39-5d2a-4334-949f-8fe93ab1210d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ce96a39-5d2a-4334-949f-8fe93ab1210d.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Nottinghamshire County Council, which is running a tender for the "EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026". This initiative falls under the business services industry, specifically focusing on law, marketing, and consulting services, with a substantial budget of £70 million. The tender is currently active and will close on 1st September 2021, leading to a contract period starting from 1st April 2022 through to 31st March 2024. This tender employs a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, involving a wide array of public bodies from across the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises, particularly those specialising in legal services, consulting, and other business services. Companies that can enhance their service offerings to public bodies, including local authorities, NHS Trusts, and educational institutions, would be well-positioned to participate in this framework. This vibrant consortium of over 220 members indicates a broad engagement potential, suggesting substantial future growth for successful bidders within this collaborative environment. ## Notice EM Lawshare is a consortium of public bodies. At the 1 May 2021 there were 220 members. This is an increase of over 80 since the commencement of the current four year contract in 2018. This makes it by far the largest consortium of its kind. The vast majority of members are local authorities however there are a large variety of other members including NHS Trusts, Fire & Rescue, Police, University, National Park and Arm's Length Management Organisations. Originally when the consortium was first set up in 2006 all members were from the East Midlands now however members are drawn from all over the country. Spend over the last 4 years up to and including 2020/21 was PS38.4 million. The spend in 2020/21 was PS13.5 million Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) is acting as lead authority and running this procurement on behalf EM Lawshare Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d53f5e90-1af1-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fceeeafb-7923-4056-b7c6-6a81d3df52de | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 30 Jul 2021 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fceeeafb-7923-4056-b7c6-6a81d3df52de ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fceeeafb-7923-4056-b7c6-6a81d3df52de 30th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d53f5e90-1af1-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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