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title: "Provision of Legal Services (Mini Comp - Legal Services Framework Agreement - Ref: PFB5041 LU) - AWARD"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
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# Provision of Legal Services (Mini Comp - Legal Services Framework Agreement - Ref: PFB5041 LU) - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84b4d47d-4686-4801-8d17-9ea8b7295690

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services under the framework agreement reference PFB5041 LU. This procurement falls within the legal services industry category, specifically identified by the CPV code 79100000. The award, which was officially made on 9th July 2018, follows a selective procurement method and was part of a structured tendering process. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will run until 31st July 2021, with the procurement concluding at the end of the tender period on 1st June 2018.

This tender represents an opportunity for law firms, particularly those larger firms with the capacity to undertake comprehensive legal service offerings. Businesses focused on legal services, especially those that can align with the requirements outlined in the specification and commercial requirements, would be well-suited to participate in future procurement under the framework. The successful supplier for this contract is Weightmans LLP, suggesting that firms of similar scale and expertise may also wish to explore contracting opportunities with the University of Cumbria and similar organisations in the education sector.

## Notice

The University wish to appoint a supplier of Legal Services using Lot 7 (one stop shop) of the Legal Services Framework Ref PFB5041 LU. Details of the services required will be outlined in the Specification and Commercial Requirements section of this document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210fa2e1-a5fc-4c41-bc31-ce5c405578d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2018 at 11:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210fa2e1-a5fc-4c41-bc31-ce5c405578d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/210fa2e1-a5fc-4c41-bc31-ce5c405578d7
  9th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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