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title: "Provision of a Legal Services Procurement Framework - UoB"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0668af"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE"
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# Provision of a Legal Services Procurement Framework - UoB

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668af

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## Summary

The University of Bedfordshire, located in Luton, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for establishing a Legal Services Procurement Framework. This initiative aims to cover a range of legal services, including advisory and representation services across multiple areas such as Planning, Property, Commercial Law, GDPR, and Litigation. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, permitting electronic submissions in English, with the tender period set to conclude on 21 May 2026. The procurement process is classified under the services category and is subject to the "light touch" regime, with an award period ending on 5 June 2026. The estimated gross value of the procurement framework is £684,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in various aspects of the law. Businesses that provide expert legal services in property, commercial contracts, IT law, employment, and litigation will find this framework particularly beneficial for growth. With the possibility of direct awards, mini-competitions, and a framework agreement allowing for up to 25 participants, the framework is structured to encourage competitive pricing while ensuring stable partnerships over the contract duration, which spans from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, with potential renewals extending it to 2030. The procurement allows for firms to bid for up to four lots, enhancing business prospects by engaging with one of the UK's public undertakings in the education sector.

## Notice

Provision of a Legal Services Procurement Framework - Uni of Beds

### Lot Information

Legal Services for Planning, Property & Estates - UoB

Reelated to Planning Property and Estates, Commercial Property: Corporate Occupiers, Commercial Property: Development etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Legal Services for Commercial Law, Contracts & Procurement - UoB

Please refer to breadown of lot sub requirements on the attached document including Projects, telecoms, IT Law, commercial contracts etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Legal Services for FOI, GDPR, Employment Law, Information Law & Media

Please refer to breadown of lot sub requirements on the attached document including FOI, GDPR, Employment Law and Information Law etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Provision of Legal Services for Litigation at the UoB

Please refer to breadown of lot sub requirements on the attached document. Including civil and criminal litigation etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

Provison of Legal Counsel/Advocacy Services - UoB

Please refer to breadown of lot sub requirements on the attached document. Including Commercila Law, Contracts PS Procurement etc

Renewal: Two extensions of 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022464-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £570,000 |
| Lots value | £570,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 3JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, TLH24 Bedford |

## 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
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 15:36 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022464-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022464-2026
  12th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home
  Please access all tender documents on our e-procurement systems in April 2026

## Notice URLs

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

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