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title: "Legal Services Framework"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a4cce27-734b-4f2e-9a1c-3a1b4128675d

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process to establish a framework for legal services, focusing on the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting legal and advisory services (CPV: 79100000) and was conducted via an open procedure. The tender sought expertise in four key areas: Property and Estates, Employment and Higher Education, Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property, and Patent Services. The contract commenced on 1st July 2025, running until 30th June 2029, with a total awarded value of £1,500,000. The procurement was at the award stage as of 6th June 2025, and the University intends to collaborate with multiple suppliers across the specified lots.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their client base, particularly those specialised in specific branches of law such as property, contractual matters, and patent services. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the framework's design to appoint multiple firms to service each lot. Successful businesses can expect not only to contribute significantly to the University's legal needs but also to enhance their reputation by being affiliated with a prestigious institution. The opportunity to work on diverse legal topics within a structured framework can provide long-term growth and stability for firms adept at delivering such specialised services.

## 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/5db3ad0a-a6b7-4608-b3c1-609af52e670a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | APPLEYARD LEES IP; BROWNE JACOBSON; FORRESTERS; MICHELMORES; MILLS & REEVE; WILSON GUNN |

## 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

- 14 Jul 2025 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db3ad0a-a6b7-4608-b3c1-609af52e670a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5db3ad0a-a6b7-4608-b3c1-609af52e670a
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract 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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