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title: "Mini Comp - LUPC Legal Services Framework"
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buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
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# Mini Comp - LUPC Legal Services Framework

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eff51e37-c039-4e07-a38b-f56ea9a37240

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process was carried out by Southampton Solent University for the direct award of a legal service contract under the Legal Services Framework Agreement (Lot 4). The contract has a value of £460,000 and is part of the services category. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 4, 2023, to May 8, 2026, with the tender period ending on March 31, 2023. The location of the contracting authority is in Southampton with the postal code SO14 0YN.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly legal service providers, interested in servicing public sector contracts. Southampton Solent University has chosen to work with Shakespeare Martineau LLP for this award, which could indicate potential future collaborations with similar entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for participation. Businesses should consider similar future procurement opportunities within the Legal Services Framework to enhance their growth prospects within the public sector.

## Notice

Direct Award of Legal Service Contract Under Framework Agreement - Legal Services (Lot 4) Reference - PFB5069 LU

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d7428a-a719-4074-9f98-13476f862df6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2023 - 8 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| 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

## Release History

- 12 May 2023 at 07:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d7428a-a719-4074-9f98-13476f862df6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06d7428a-a719-4074-9f98-13476f862df6
  12th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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