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title: "Legal Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2024-02-29"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47cd45a8-5372-4112-8092-494b6b86945a

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## Summary

The University of Derby has awarded a contract for legal services under the NEUPC framework Legal Services PFB5069 LU. The contract, titled "Legal Services Framework," was awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2028. The tender period ended on November 6, 2023, and the region for delivery is East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This contract awarded by the University of Derby creates opportunities for businesses providing legal services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University of Derby is the contracting authority for this award. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract value is £800,000 GBP. The contract was published on January 30, 2024, and the start date is February 1, 2024. Businesses interested in the legal services industry within the East Midlands region should consider engaging with the University of Derby for potential future opportunities.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract notice for legal services as per NEUPC framework Legal Services PFB5069 LU under Lot 1 and 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786ae9e1-be4b-496f-9d61-7ba8377a103f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Feb 2024 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786ae9e1-be4b-496f-9d61-7ba8377a103f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/786ae9e1-be4b-496f-9d61-7ba8377a103f
  29th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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