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title: "Legal Service Framework - 3 lots"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061207"
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# Legal Service Framework - 3 lots

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061207

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## Summary

The University of Reading is inviting tenders for its Legal Services Framework, which comprises three distinct lots covering General Commercial, Property and Estate legal services, and IP searching, registration, and portfolio management services. This procurement falls under the legal services category and is classified as a public authority - sub-central government. The competitive flexible procedure, scheduled under a selective procurement method, is active with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 16 February 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 12 February 2026. The procurement takes place in the UKJ region of the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the areas around Reading.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of diversifying across multiple sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess expertise in general commercial, property and estates, or intellectual property management will find this framework particularly advantageous. The ability to secure a place on this four-year contract, with a potential extension for another four years in increments, offers substantial growth potential and a consistent revenue stream. The University of Reading's structured procurement process, with a procurement value of £400,000, creates an inclusive platform that encourages broad participation. Interested parties should prepare to submit their bids electronically through the designated portal.

## Notice

The University of Reading is retendering its Legal Services Framework Agreements. There will be 3 Lots covering; Lot 1 - General commercial Lot 2 - Property and Estate legal services Lot 3 - IP searching, registration and portfolio management services Please note: as of August 1, 2024, the University of Reading is not a Contracting Authority, for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Public Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU (the "Directive"), as less than 50% of our funding comes from public sources.

### Lot Information

Legal Services Framework - General Commercial

Lot 1 -This is for General Commercial legal advice. Please see documents for further information about this lot.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend for another 4 years in 2 year increments.

Legal Services Framework - Property and Estates

Lot 2 - this Lot is for Property and Estates legal services legal advice. Please see documents for further information about this lot.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend for another 4 years in 2 year increments.

Legal Services Framework -IP Searching, Registration and Portfolio Management Services

Lot 3 - this lot is for IP Searching, Registration and Portfolio Management Services. Please see documents for further information about this lot.

Renewal: The University reserves the right to extend for another 4 years in 2 year increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008043-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF READING |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 13:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008043-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008043-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.reading.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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