--- title: "Legal Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dcdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dcdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcdc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2025-07-14" --- # Legal Services Framework Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dcdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04dcdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04dcdc.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter conducted an open procurement process to establish a Legal Services Framework aimed at appointing legal firms for consultancy in diverse fields. This framework encompasses four main lots: Property and Estates, Employment and Higher Education, Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property, and Patent Services. This contract was particularly crucial for businesses interested in providing legal services and was classified under the CPV code 79100000. The process officially concluded on the 14th of July, 2025, with contract signatures dating back to the 17th of June, 2025. Notably, the tender was subject to earlier amendments, adjusting the timeline for submission and tender opening to March 2025 within the region of UKK4. The procurement process was governed by EU Directives under the open procedure method and covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Contracts were successfully awarded to multiple legal firms, with active contracts for each lot, demonstrating their successful compliance with criteria primarily focused on price. This procurement presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in areas such as property law, employment law, higher education, intellectual property, and patent services. Companies that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high-quality legal services are likely to find success. The establishment of such a framework allows firms, including SMEs such as Michelmores, Mills & Reeve LLP, and Browne Jacobson LLP, to expand their market reach and strengthen their business by delivering expert services to a prestigious educational institution like the University of Exeter. By actively engaging in such frameworks, legal service providers can effectively build their portfolios and enhance their reputations within the public sector, leveraging these contracts to support future business expansion. ## Notice The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a number of legal firms to a framework to provide expert advise and services in the following four areas: Lot 1: Property and Estates Lot 2: Employment and Higher Education Lot 3: Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property Lot 4: Patent Services Two firms will be appointed to each of Lots 1 to 3. Three firms will be appointed to Lot 4. ### Lot Information Lot 1: Property & Estates Property & Estates Lot 2: Employment & Higher Education Employment & Higher Education Lot 3: Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property Lot 4: Patent Services Patent Services ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039744-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jun 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £375,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | APPLEYARD LEES IP; BROWNE JACOBSON; FORRESTERS; MICHELMORES; MILLS & REEVE; WILSON GUNN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2025 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039744-2025 - 5 Mar 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004207-2025 - 5 Mar 2025 at 16:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008099-2025 - 10 Feb 2025 at 11:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004312-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.brownejacobson.com - http://www.exeter.ac.uk - http://www.michelmores.com - http://www.wilsongunn.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89409&B=EXETER - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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