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title: "Framework for the provision of Legal Services"
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# Framework for the provision of Legal Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e35d

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## Summary

The procurement process represents the establishment of a comprehensive framework for the provision of legal services, initiated by the University of Essex in collaboration with Dukefield Procurement Ltd. This framework offers a broad spectrum of legal services and is accessible to all public sector bodies across the UK. The procurement, under an open procedure, concluded with contracts signed on 10th June 2025. The process involved seven distinct lots, with contracts awarded to a varying number of suppliers per lot. The buying organisation, the University of Essex, headquartered in Colchester, is aligned with the education sector and has leveraged an eTendering system for its procurement exercises.

This legal services framework poses significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in public sector legal services by providing a gateway into diverse sectors ranging from education to property and commercial services. Irrespective of size, both large entities and SMEs with robust capabilities in legal advisory and representation, and those that can meet niche requirements like academy conversion, can find viable prospects. The framework is especially beneficial for suppliers that can deliver high-quality services across multiple public sector domains, further fostering competitive advantage and long-term strategic partnerships with numerous public sector organisations.

## 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.

### Lot Information

One Stop Shop

This Lot is designed to meet the Legal Services needs of organisations across the public sector throughout the entire United Kingdom. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Legal Services but available across several workstreams including Human Resources Services, Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services, Property Services, Commercial Services and Dispute and Litigation Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People

This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the public sector for legal advice of a Human Resources, Pensions and People perspective. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Human, Resources, Pensions and People related Legal Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services

This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the public sector for Academy Conversion and Post Conversion services. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Legal Services Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Legal Services: Property

This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the entire public sector for property legal services. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Property Legal Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Legal Services: Commercial - Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters

This Lot is designed to meet the commercial legal services needs of organisations across the entire public. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of commercial - contracts, procurement, governance and related matters legal services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

This Lot is designed to meet the dispute resolution and litigation needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of dispute resolution and litigation legal services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education)

This Lot is designed to meet the education legal services needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Lot covers the comprehensive suite of Legal Services detailed within the Lot 1 National One Stop Shop Lot from an Education perspective plus access to Education specific services, particularly with reference to Higher Education and the University sector. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031296-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000,000 |
| Lots value | £63,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Additional buyers | DUKEFIELD PROCUREMENT LIMITED |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| 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
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 79132000 - Certification services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2025 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031296-2025
- 18 Feb 2025 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005627-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://bevanbrittan.com
- http://www.davittjonesbould.co.uk/
- http://www.dukefield.co.uk/about-us/
- http://www.eversheds.com
- http://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk
- http://www.freeths.co.uk
- http://www.hcrlaw.com
- http://www.jgpoole.co.uk
- http://www.shma.co.uk
- http://www.stoneking.co.uk/
- http://www.weightmans.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users
- https://www.essex.ac.uk/
- https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice

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