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title: "Legal Services Framework"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8d87-ae3f-471c-95dd-b383f783a72e

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has issued a tender for a Legal Services Framework, aiming to appoint multiple legal firms to provide expert advice and services in four distinct areas: Property and Estates, Employment and Higher Education, Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property, and Patent Services. This tender, classified under the "Legal services" CPV category (79100000), is an open procedure open to SMEs. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the tender period ending on 10th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 19th May 2025 and conclude on 18th May 2029. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal businesses looking to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term contracts with a reputable institution. Firms specialising in property and estates, employment law, commercial and contractual law, intellectual property, and patent services will find this procurement particularly fitting. As the University of Exeter intends to appoint multiple firms across four lots, SMEs will have a substantial chance to compete and secure a position within this comprehensive legal framework, thereby fostering business growth and stability through a high-profile client.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a number of legal firms to a framework to provide expert advise and services in the following four areas: Lot 1: Property and Estates Lot 2: Employment and Higher Education Lot 3: Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property Lot 4: Patent Services Two firms will be appointed to each of Lots 1 to 3. Three firms will be appointed to Lot 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a949cdd-b489-4b0e-9ac3-fa50a444888c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 18 May 2029 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EU SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a949cdd-b489-4b0e-9ac3-fa50a444888c
- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a949cdd-b489-4b0e-9ac3-fa50a444888c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a949cdd-b489-4b0e-9ac3-fa50a444888c
  11th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89409&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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