---
title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d407"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-07-27"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d407

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by The Open University, a public authority in the UK, and focused on procuring legal services under the title "Legal Services". Located in Milton Keynes (region UKJ12), this procurement falls under the services industry category. The contract with Anderson Law LLP was awarded on 22nd May 2026 and is set to remain active until 31st July 2026. The procurement method was direct, operating below the threshold without competition, and the award was tagged under the "award" and "contract" stages with the process now marked as complete. The gross contract value is £34,800 and was finalised with a legal basis under legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for legal service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public authorities like The Open University. Although the direct procurement method indicates no open competition, similar opportunities may arise in the future, offering a pathway for SMEs specialising in legal services to develop their portfolios and build relationships with educational institutions. Companies located in or able to deliver services to the region of Milton Keynes would be particularly well-placed to benefit from future contracts of this nature.

## Notice

For the provision of legal services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070658-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 09:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070658-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070658-2026
  27th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.andlaw.eu
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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