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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b72e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
published: "2026-06-17"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b72e

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Legal Services," specifically designed to provide ad-hoc legal advice. This falls under the industry category of legal services and operates within the UKF region in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded as part of a selective procurement method under the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) Legal Services Framework, Lot 1C (reference PFB5088 LU). The contract commenced on 16th June 2026, with a 12-month initial term and an optional 12-month extension subject to satisfactory performance.

This contract presents potential growth opportunities for large-scale businesses, especially those specialising in legal advice concerning commercial, property, employment, and student-related matters. While the awarded supplier is FREETHS LLP, firms operating in these sectors may position themselves as future contenders by ensuring strong performance and a competitive edge in similar frameworks or extensions. The selective procurement method indicates a competitive field, offering insight into the necessary qualifications and expertise required to secure such opportunities moving forward.

## 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 students. 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/057200-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 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 | FREETHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057200-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057200-2026
  17th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.freeths.co.uk
- 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

## Provenance

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