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Framework for the provision of Legal Services

Certification services
Documentation services
Legal advisory and information services
+6 more
UK
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published7
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Tenderline Synopsis: University of Essex: "Framework for the provision of Legal Services". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 7 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityUniversity of EssexScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
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Published history for University of Essex. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Average Price Reduction
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
7.1Bids / Report
4.9% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 41 active published awards; 41 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityUniversity of Essex
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSFramework
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published10 Jun 2025, 14:57 BST
Last source update10 Jun 2025, 14:57 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationCertification services, Documentation services, Legal advisory and information services, Legal advisory and representation services, Legal advisory services, Legal documentation and certification services, Legal representation services, Legal services, Patent and copyright consultancy services
Delivery area
UK
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-04e35d
What is being bought
The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Legal Services. It is let by the University of Essex and is open for use by all contracting authorities across the public sector throughout the UK (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks, Registered Social Landlords and any other body permitted by the Contracting Authority. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at https://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/fts-eligible-users . The Framework will be let across seven (7) Lots. There will be a maximum of eight (8) suppliers awarded a place on each of the Lots.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. tender value changed
    10 Jun 2025, 14:57 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    10 Jun 2025, 14:57 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    10 Jun 2025, 14:57 BST
  4. Submission deadline changed to published date
    10 Jun 2025, 14:57 BST
  5. Published value updated to £63,000,000
    18 Feb 2025, 14:54 GMT
  6. Status changed to active
    18 Feb 2025, 14:54 GMT
  7. Official notice release published
    18 Feb 2025, 14:54 GMT
  8. Submission deadline changed to 31 Mar 2025, 12:00 BST
    18 Feb 2025, 14:54 GMT
  9. Buyer information updated
    18 Feb 2025, 14:54 GMT
Lots and requirements (7)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    One Stop Shop
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is designed to meet the Legal Services needs of organisations across the public sector throughout the entire United Kingdom. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Legal Services but available across several workstreams including Human Resources Services, Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services, Property Services, Commercial Services and Dispute and Litigation Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the public sector for legal advice of a Human Resources, Pensions and People perspective. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Human, Resources, Pensions and People related Legal Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the public sector for Academy Conversion and Post Conversion services. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Legal Services Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 4 · #4
    Legal Services: Property
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the entire public sector for property legal services. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Property Legal Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 5 · #5
    Legal Services: Commercial – Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is designed to meet the commercial legal services needs of organisations across the entire public. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of commercial - contracts, procurement, governance and related matters legal services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 6 · #6
    Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is designed to meet the dispute resolution and litigation needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of dispute resolution and litigation legal services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 7 · #7
    Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education)
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    This Lot is designed to meet the education legal services needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Lot covers the comprehensive suite of Legal Services detailed within the Lot 1 National One Stop Shop Lot from an Education perspective plus access to Education specific services, particularly with reference to Higher Education and the University sector. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    10 Jun 2025, 14:57 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
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  4. Award active
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  5. Award active
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  6. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  7. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  8. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  9. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · £9,000,000
  10. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · £9,000,000
  11. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · £9,000,000
  12. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · £9,000,000
  13. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · £9,000,000
  14. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · £9,000,000
  15. Contract active
    Signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · £9,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Bevan Brittan LLP, Eversheds LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Freeths LLP, JGPOOLE&CO LLP, Weightmans LLP
Not published · Not published · active
Bevan Brittan LLP, Eversheds LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Freeths LLP, Weightmans LLP
Not published · Not published · active
Bevan Brittan LLP, Eversheds LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Stone King, Weightmans LLP
Not published · Not published · active
Bevan Brittan LLP, Davitt Jones Bould Limited, Eversheds LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Freeths LLP, JGPOOLE&CO LLP, Weightmans LLP
Not published · Not published · active
Bevan Brittan LLP, Eversheds LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Freeths LLP, JGPOOLE&CO LLP, Weightmans LLP
Not published · Not published · active
Bevan Brittan LLP, Eversheds LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Freeths LLP, JGPOOLE&CO LLP, Weightmans LLP
Not published · Not published · active
Bevan Brittan LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Freeths LLP, HCR Legal LLP, JGPOOLE&CO LLP, Shakespeare Martineau LLP, Stone King, Weightmans LLP
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
One Stop Shop
£9,000,000 · signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People
£9,000,000 · signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services
£9,000,000 · signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Legal Services: Property
£9,000,000 · signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Legal Services: Commercial – Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters
£9,000,000 · signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
£9,000,000 · signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education)
£9,000,000 · signed 10 Jun 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 6 (lot 1)
bids: 5 (lot 2)
bids: 5 (lot 3)
bids: 7 (lot 4)
bids: 6 (lot 5)
bids: 6 (lot 6)
bids: 9 (lot 7)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

University of Essex

Contracting authority GB-FTS-45999
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