---
title: "EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ceb9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-01"
---

# EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026

Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ceb9

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## Summary

The Nottinghamshire County Council is spearheading the EM Lawshare Framework 2022-2026, aimed at establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for public sector bodies requiring legal services. This procurement process falls under the services industry category and has been designated an open tender procedure. The framework has been awarded, with an overall value of £70 million, following a contract signing date of 14 January 2022. The services will be delivered primarily across the UK, with a full operational period extending until 31 March 2026. As of August 2021, the consortium had already expanded to 220 members, significantly increasing its footprint in public service delivery.

The EM Lawshare Framework presents lucrative opportunities for businesses focusing on legal services, especially for law firms that cater to local authorities, NHS Trusts, and other public bodies. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender include both large firms and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer specialisations in legal consulting, recruitment, and related support services. With substantial historical spending recorded, firms entering this competitive landscape can aim to grow their business by aligning with the diverse needs of governmental and public sector clients.

## Notice

EM Lawshare is a consortium of public bodies. At the 1 May 2021 there were 220 members. This is an increase of over 80 since the commencement of the current four year contract in 2018. This makes it by far the largest consortium of its kind. The vast majority of members are local authorities however there are a large variety of other members including NHS Trusts, Fire & Rescue, Police ,University, National Park and Arm's Length Management Organisations. Originally when the consortium was first set up in 2006 all members were from the East Midlands now however members are drawn from all over the country. Spend over the last 4 years up to and including 2020/21 was PS38.4 million. The spend in 2020/21 was PS13.5 million

### Lot Information

Lot 1

EM Lawshare is a consortium of public bodies. At the 1 May 2021 there were 220 members. This is an increase of over 80 since the commencement of the current four year contract in 2018. This makes it by far the largest consortium of its kind. The vast majority of members are local authorities however there are a large variety of other members including NHS Trusts, Fire & Rescue, Police ,University, National Park and Arm's Length Management Organisations. Originally when the consortium was first set up in 2006 all members were from the East Midlands now however members are drawn from all over the country. Spend over the last 4 years up to and including 2020/21 was PS38.4 million. The spend in 2020/21 was PS13.5 million

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008767-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Framework agreement for 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | EM LAWSHARE CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 7QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Rushcliffe |
| Electoral ward | Trent Bridge |
| Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS; BEVAN BRITTAN; BROWNE JACOBSON; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; DWF LAW; FREETHS; GELDARDS; SHARPE PRITCHARD; TROWERS & HAMLINS; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008767-2022
- 30 Jul 2021 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018251-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- http://www.emlawshare.co.uk
- http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d53f5e90-1af1-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

## Provenance

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