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title: "Legal Service Framework"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
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# Legal Service Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ecce01b-66f4-4410-9f94-0a50b980b89b

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln is seeking to award a Framework Agreement for legal services, titled "Legal Service Framework." This procurement process is categorised under legal services and is set to take place in Lincoln, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, currently active, is in the Tender stage and will close on 27th January 2017. The contract is anticipated to run for an initial year, with a provision for extension up to four years total, with an estimated value ranging from £500,000 to £1,500,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to grow their business by securing a spot on the University’s framework. Companies specialising in general and commercial law, property law, employment and people issues, and student-focused legal support should consider participating in this tender, as the framework is designed to support the needs of three colleges and professional support departments within the University.

## Notice

The University is seeking to award a Framework Agreement with three suppliers to cover high level legal requirements and offer support to each of the three colleges within the University and Professional Support departments in the following categories: - General and Commercial - Property - Employment and People - Student Focus The framework is for the sole use of the University of Lincoln and will run for a an initial period of 1 year. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of 3 years in yearly increments. The estimated total value range of the framework is between PS500,000 to PS1,500,000 over the maximum 4 year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58070101-a313-42d8-8db0-a94ee3234767 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2016 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58070101-a313-42d8-8db0-a94ee3234767

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58070101-a313-42d8-8db0-a94ee3234767
  11th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Legal-services./X35DQT4NY9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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