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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b613"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b613

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has awarded a contract for legal services under Lot 1C of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Legal Services Framework, reference PFB5088 LU. This procurement process, categorised within the services industry and specifically legal services, was carried out using a selective procurement method described as 'Below threshold - award under framework'. This implies a competitive process was involved, following a 'light touch' regulatory regime. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2027, with the option for a 12-month extension, contingent on satisfactory performance. The University of Lincoln, located at Brayford Pool, Lincoln, handles the procurement, and the contact email for related enquiries is procurement@lincoln.ac.uk.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in commercial law, property, employment, and student issues. It suits businesses that are part of established legal services frameworks and those experienced in providing ad-hoc legal consultancy to educational institutions. Large legal service providers with sufficient resources and expertise to handle varying legal issues effectively within the educational sector are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The firm Shakespeare Martineau LLP's successful involvement illustrates the potential for large-scale providers to expand their client roster within the public sector through such frameworks.

## Notice

This contract award notice relates to the award of a call-off contract to a legal services provider to deliver ad-hoc legal advice to the University. The services will typically cover matters relating to commercial law, property, employment, and student-related issues. The contract was awarded under Lot 1C of the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Legal Services Framework (PA23), reference PFB5088 LU. The initial term of the call-off contract is 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and at the University's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056705-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056705-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056705-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-05431d
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.shma.co.uk/

## Provenance

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