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title: "T957 - Legal Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX"
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# T957 - Legal Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d773b3fb-47b8-4cc8-80f4-74672bae053b

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## Summary

The University of Essex has completed a procurement process for Legal Services under the LUPC, Legal services Framework Agreement. The total contract value is £2,000,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from July 18, 2023, to July 17, 2027. The award was made to Shakespeare Martineau LLP on July 7, 2023. The tender period ended on April 5, 2023.

This tender for Legal Services by the University of Essex has the potential to create opportunities for law firms and legal service providers. Businesses capable of providing legal advisory and representation services are well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract period spans over four years, offering stability for the selected supplier. Interested businesses can review the award notice on Contracts Finder for more details and to explore potential opportunities for collaboration.

## Notice

The University of Essex invites tenders for the provision of Legal services under the LUPC, Legal services Framework Agreement, Lot 4 Ref: PFB5069LU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9005b2-1bc9-4925-84a3-4abf874cb708 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2023 - 17 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 09:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9005b2-1bc9-4925-84a3-4abf874cb708
- 13 Mar 2024 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9005b2-1bc9-4925-84a3-4abf874cb708

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb9005b2-1bc9-4925-84a3-4abf874cb708
  13th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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