--- title: "CA15268 - Framework for the provision of Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4b2fa82-f73f-4181-b374-648708629178" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4b2fa82-f73f-4181-b374-648708629178" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4b2fa82-f73f-4181-b374-648708629178.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4b2fa82-f73f-4181-b374-648708629178.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX" published: "2025-06-10" --- # CA15268 - Framework for the provision of Legal Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4b2fa82-f73f-4181-b374-648708629178 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d4b2fa82-f73f-4181-b374-648708629178) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d4b2fa82-f73f-4181-b374-648708629178.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the "CA15268 - Framework for the Provision of Legal Services" was initiated by the University of Essex, an educational establishment located in Colchester, England. This framework aims to provide a comprehensive range of legal services across various sectors in the UK, including government departments, NHS bodies, educational institutions, and more. The contract is valued at £63 million and is structured across seven lots, with a maximum of eight suppliers per lot. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, which was completed with the award on 10th June 2025. The contract's active period spans from 4th August 2025 to 3rd August 2029, offering opportunities across multiple regions including the UK, Europe, and other territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses keen on expanding within the legal services sector. It caters particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as eligibility criteria favour such entities. Companies providing services in areas such as human resources, property, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution, among others, might find this framework a valuable avenue for growth. Engaging in this framework allows businesses to forge long-standing relationships with a wide array of public sector bodies, thereby solidifying their presence within the industry and potentially accessing further opportunities across associated sectors. ## Notice The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Legal Services. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users . The Framework will be let across seven (7) Lots. There will be a maximum of eight (8) suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots. Includes Lots: Lot 1: One Stop Shop Lot 2: Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People Lot 3: Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services Lot 4: Legal Services: Property Lot 5: Legal Services: Commercial - Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters Lot 6: Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation Lot 7: Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education) To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15268. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15268 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Aug 2025 - 3 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £63,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,125,000 | | 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 ESSEX | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO4 3SQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Wivenhoe | | Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 10 | | Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN; DAVITT JONES BOULD; EVERSHEDS; FORBES SOLICITORS; FREETHS; HCR LEGAL; JGPOOLE&CO; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU; STONE KING; WEIGHTMANS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2025 at 13:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514 - 11 Apr 2025 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514 - 4 Apr 2025 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514 - 27 Mar 2025 at 15:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514 - 18 Feb 2025 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dcab5ad-8a6b-48a8-b203-b543e5647514 11th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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