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title: "Provision of Legal Services to The University of Birmingham"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ab63"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Provision of Legal Services to The University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab63

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of legal services to The University of Birmingham, located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, focuses on retaining expertise tailored to the higher education sector. The procurement, conducted by direct award, involves extending the current framework agreement for a year to facilitate a comprehensive tendering process. The procurement, classified under the services industry category, involves a significant contract valued at £600,000, beginning from 9th October 2025 to 16th September 2026. This contract aims to support the University by providing specialist legal expertise across diverse areas like information law, governance matters, higher education law, and other professional legal services. The procurement stage currently stands at the award phase, with the legal service agreement expected to ensure continuity of high-quality service under the direct method.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for large and specialised law firms, particularly those with significant sector-specific experience in education-related legal services. Firms that can offer tailored services in areas such as litigation, commercial law, and student-related legal matters will find this contract particularly beneficial for their business growth. Additionally, as the framework extension aims to deliver value while maintaining high service standards, businesses engaged in legal services delivery are well-suited to engage successfully in this contract. This procurement offers a platform for firms to expand their portfolios within the public sector, enhancing their visibility and reinforcing their market presence within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Summary: The University of Birmingham previously established a framework agreement for the provision of legal services across a range of specialist areas relevant to the Higher Education sector. This framework supports the institution accessing high-quality legal expertise tailored to the complex and evolving needs of the sector. Scope of Services: The framework covers the following key work areas: Information law Academy sponsorship and governance matters Higher Education Law, including authority duties, charity law, corporate governance, and compliance Litigation (contracts, grants, personal injury, negligence, breach of statutory duty) Land and property transactions (freehold, leasehold), property litigation, and minor agricultural tenancy matters Commercial law (contracts, procurement, IT, research grants, IP, copyright, overseas operations) Employment law (contentious and non-contentious), including health and safety, immigration, and pensions Student-related matters (contractual, procedural, statutory, discrimination, litigation, immigration) Licensing matters Debt recovery litigation Professional regulatory advice on legal practice Banking, corporate, and spin-out support Current Legal Services Provision: The University of Birmingham's in-house legal department, led by the Director of Legal Services, handles a wide range of legal matters including property, contracts, governance, employment, intellectual property, and compliance.

### Procurement Information

The current legal services framework is due for renewal. To ensure continuity of service and allow sufficient time for a comprehensive tendering process, the University of Birmingham intends to extend the existing framework agreement for a further 12 months. This extension is necessary to maintain access to specialist legal services based on expertise, sector-specific experience, pricing, and availability. A formal procurement process will be undertaken to establish the new framework agreement, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations and delivering value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063621-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 16 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS-SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL; FREETHS; MILLS AND REEVE; PINSENT MASONS; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 10:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063621-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063621-2025
  9th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pinsentmasons.com/
- https://www.shma.co.uk/

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