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title: "Legal Services Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f3f6f8e-8403-44e0-b46d-17aa2b013af4

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## Summary

The University of Derby has awarded a contract for legal services under the framework NEUPC PFB5069 LU Lot 4. The contract was initiated through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract period will run from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2028. The tender deadline was on November 6, 2023. The contract is valued at £800,000 and involves suppliers like SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP, ESA SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) LLP, and MILLS & REEVE LLP. The legal services fall under the main procurement category of services in the Legal services industry, with delivery addresses in the East Midlands, UK.

This awarded legal services contract by the University of Derby presents business growth opportunities for legal firms and solicitors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal services could benefit from competing for this contract. Businesses in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically in the legal services industry, may find this tender particularly suitable for growth and expansion. Competing firms can leverage their legal prowess to deliver high-quality services and generate sustainable revenue over the contract period.

## Notice

This is an awarded contract notice for the provision of legal services under the framework NEUPC PFB5069 LU Lot 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ecd061-487b-4745-8656-d7872e7e9c0f |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 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 1DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL; MILLS & REEVE; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2024 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ecd061-487b-4745-8656-d7872e7e9c0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68ecd061-487b-4745-8656-d7872e7e9c0f
  17th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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