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Published 10 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Provision of Legal Services

Official notice

Authority: Nottingham Trent University (Education)

Open framework scheme8 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF14)
Framework ceiling (notional)£6,666,667total for 8 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 15 Oct 2025awarded 6 Feb 2026
Awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP +8 more8 awards
Framework period 3 yrsends 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensions · starts 2 Mar 2026

What is being bought8 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Provision of Legal Services. The requirement will be divided into the following Lots:

Lot 1a - Property or Real Estate

Lot 1b - Construction

Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-Hoc)

Lot 2b - Human Resources (Retainer Service)

Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution.

Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services

Lot 5 - Student Matters

Lot 6 - Patent Management

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 3 Mar 2034, 23:59 GMT.
  • No preliminary market engagement: The university did not conduct any pre market engagement activities in relation to this tender.

CPV: Legal services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
10 bids on the busiest of 8 lots · 9 suppliers appointed
Framework period
3 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 2 Mar 2026
Scheme runs until
9 Mar 2034
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
None
Published description of the framework

NTU will engage Suppliers by placing individual assignments/instructions under the terms of the Framework Agreement.

The Call-off from this Framework Agreement is by means of the following two methods depending on the individual project requirements:

a) Direct award (NTU places individual order with Supplier without obtaining alternative quotations) due to urgency of timescales or Suppliers specialised expertise.

b) Quotation award (quotations obtained from all Suppliers assigned to an associated Lot for complex and larger projects in terms of scale).

c) Direct award - pursuant to a retainer arrangement (for instructions issued under Lot 2b only).

The university shall set best practice measures of obtaining quotations from all Suppliers for each requirement. However, NTU reserves the right to appoint work directly to Suppliers without quotations from all Suppliers, in appropriate circumstances.

Lots and requirements (8)Procurement structure

8 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Property (or Real Estate)AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,250,000

Legal advice, legal drafting and legal support in respect of: Acquisition, disposal and development; Conveyancing; Leasing and licences; Planning law; Landlord and tenant; Boundaries and ownership issues.

Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,250,000 exc. VAT · £1,500,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.
79100000 Legal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see publish tender documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see publish tender documents.

Lot #2ConstructionAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,250,000

Legal advice, legal drafting and legal support in respect of: Building contracts; Bonds, warranties, guarantees and insurance; Professional appointments and commercial frameworks; Litigation and disputes; Health and safety relating to construction; Environmental law.

Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,250,000 exc. VAT · £1,500,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.
79100000 Legal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see publish tender documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see publish tender documents.

Lot #3Human Resources (Ad-Hoc)AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,333,333

The University’s Human Resource Department wish to appoint a roaster of suppliers to be available to provide advice and guidance on a range of legal HR matters and ongoing support for legal cases. The University expects the appointed Supplier(s) to provide access to suitably qualified lawyers in a range of disciplines at short notice, and to demonstrate the added value they can offer to NTU for example, ongoing staff development, and updates on areas of HR law. The University does not wish to operate a formal retainer service for HR services going forward, but the University is keen to retain supplier(s) that can provide quick general employment related advice, as and when required.

Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,333,333 exc. VAT · £1,600,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.
79100000 Legal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see published tender documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see published tender documents.

Lot #4Human Resources (Retainer Service)AwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£208,333

The University’s Human Resource department wish to appoint a single Supplier to be available to provide advice and guidance on a range of legal HR matters and ongoing support for legal cases. In exchange for a monthly retainer fee, the University expects the appointed Supplier to provide access to suitably qualified lawyers in a range of disciplines at short notice, and to demonstrate the added value they can offer to NTU for example, ongoing staff development, and updates on areas of HR law.

Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £208,333 exc. VAT · £250,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.
79100000 Legal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see published tender documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see published tender documents.

Lot #5Dispute ResolutionAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

To advise and/or represent in matters of litigation, which may include, but is not limited to: Resolution of disputes including litigation, adjudication and arbitration; Commercial and property related litigation; Health and Safety and Regulatory matters, including the defence of regulatory investigations and prosecutions; Personal injury litigation, including stress and disease claims; Reputation management, including defamation; Debt collection; Judicial review; Appointment and recommendation of Barristers; and Clinical negligence and complaints.

Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensions
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.
79100000 Legal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see published tender documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see published tender documents.

Lot #6Commercial and Corporate ServicesAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Legal advice, legal drafting and legal support in respect of: Research grants and contracts; Collaborative ventures; Intellectual Property matters; Funding and finance models; Loan agreements between organisations; EU procurement law, Public Contract Regulations, tenders and contracts (or successive laws/regulations); Data protection and GDPR compliance; Freedom of Information; Equality and Diversity; Confidentiality agreements (NDAs) and knowledge transfer agreements; Funding agreements; Legacies and donations; Company Law and charity law, including taxation; Constitutional and governing documents; and Competition law, including State Aid. Trademarks General commercial contracts

Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensions
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.
79100000 Legal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see published tender documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see published tender documents.

Lot #7Student MattersAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

Practical legal advice, legal drafting and legal support on student matters, including but not limited to; Student academic appeals, student complaints, student disciplinary matters, fitness to practise issues and other student procedures and processes; Appeals submitted to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) including the drafting of written submissions and liaison with OIA staff Compliance with the requirements of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and other regulatory bodies in relation to the student contract for tuition (including fee issues)

Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensions
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.
79100000 Legal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see published tender documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see published tender documents.

Lot #8Patent ManagementAwardedRenewal 3 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,125,000

Practical legal advice, legal drafting and legal support on patent management, including but not limited to; Expertise and advice in relation to filling for patent applications; and Patent renewals (including reminders of patent deadlines)

Contract period: 2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 (3 yrs) · up to 1 Mar 2034 with extensionsValue: £1,125,000 exc. VAT · £1,350,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Tender is being run in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) and any regulations made under it, including the Procurement Regulations 2024 (Regulations), as amended from time to time. This is an Open Procedure tender, as defined in sections 20(1) and 20(2)(a) of the Act. The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.
79100000 Legal services
Pre-qualification & selection criteria (PQQ)2
  • Economic & financial standing

    Please see published tender documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Please see published tender documents.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 8 lots
Quality: 75%Price: 20%Environmental: 5%
Published sub-criteria (6)
  • Technical Criteria: 30%
  • Service Delivery: 30%
  • Quality Criteria: 10%
  • Service Innovation: 5%
  • Commercial Offer Schedule: 20%
  • Sustainability: 5%
Published award criteria (6)
  • Technical Criteria
  • Service Delivery
  • Quality Criteria
  • Service Innovation
  • Sustainability
  • Commercial Offer Schedule
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Provision of Legal Services” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 3 Mar 2034
First published
10 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST
Last source update
25 Mar 2026, 08:22 GMT
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 5 Dec 2025
Authority reference
NTU/25/2897/DS
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-055276
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Legal services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF14)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059751 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
15 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
13 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · None
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_… ↗

Timeline

10 Sept 2025 → 25 Mar 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published
    10 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST
  2. Clarification questions by380 days ago
    13 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends378 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    15 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
  4. Award decision expected by326 days ago
    5 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Assessment summaries sent264 days ago
    6 Feb 2026
  6. Standstill ends252 days ago
    17 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
  7. Contract starts240 days ago
    2 Mar 2026
  8. Latest notice published217 days ago
    25 Mar 2026, 08:22 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 10 Sept 2025
  1. Tender notice published
    10 Sept 2025, 10:30 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    6 Feb 2026, 11:32 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    6 Feb 2026, 11:32 GMT
  4. Contract signature expected
    2 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  5. Contract details notice published
    25 Mar 2026, 08:22 GMT
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 98 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 103 from SMEs · busiest of 8 lots
Contracts signed 8latest 10 Mar 2026

£500,000 is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 3 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 3 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Property (or Real Estate)1 award
Browne Jacobson LLP, Freeths LLP, MILLS AND REEVE2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.£1,250,0006 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Construction1 award
Freeths LLP, HCR Legal LLP, MILLS AND REEVE2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.£1,250,0006 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Human Resources (Ad-Hoc)1 award
Bevan Brittan, Freeths LLP, Shakespeare Martineau LLP2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.£1,333,3336 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Human Resources (Retainer Service)1 award
Eversheds Sutherland2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.£208,3336 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Dispute Resolution1 award
MILLS AND REEVE, Shakespeare Martineau LLP2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.ceiling above6 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 6 · Commercial and Corporate Services1 award
Browne Jacobson LLP, MILLS AND REEVE, Shakespeare Martineau LLP2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.ceiling above6 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 7 · Student Matters1 award
MILLS AND REEVE, Shakespeare Martineau LLP2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.ceiling above6 Feb 2026Awarded
Lot 8 · Patent Management1 award
Barker Brettell LLPSME, Greaves Brewster LLP2 Mar 2026 – 1 Mar 2029 · up to 1 Mar 2034Extensions: There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.£1,125,0006 Feb 2026Awarded

Contracts

All 3 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £500,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Lot 1a - Property (or Real Estate) · Browne Jacobson LLP, Freeths LLP, MILLS AND REEVE

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    £1,250,000
    Period
    10 Mar 2026 – 9 Mar 2029 · up to 9 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.

  • Lot 1b - Construction · Freeths LLP, HCR Legal LLP, MILLS AND REEVE

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    £1,250,000
    Period
    10 Mar 2026 – 9 Mar 2029 · up to 9 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.

  • Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-Hoc) · Bevan Brittan, Freeths LLP, Shakespeare Martineau LLP

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    £1,333,333
    Period
    10 Mar 2026 – 9 Mar 2029 · up to 9 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.

  • Lot 2b - Human Resources (Retainer Service) · Eversheds Sutherland

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    £208,333
    Period
    10 Mar 2026 – 9 Mar 2029 · up to 9 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.

  • Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution · MILLS AND REEVE, Shakespeare Martineau LLP

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    10 Mar 2026 – 9 Mar 2029 · up to 9 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.

  • Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Service · Browne Jacobson LLP, MILLS AND REEVE, Shakespeare Martineau LLP

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    10 Mar 2026 – 9 Mar 2029 · up to 9 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.

  • Lot 5 - Student Matters · MILLS AND REEVE, Shakespeare Martineau LLP

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    ceiling above
    Period
    10 Mar 2026 – 9 Mar 2029 · up to 9 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.

  • Lot 6 - Patent Management · Barker Brettell LLPSME, Greaves Brewster LLP

    Signed
    10 Mar 2026
    Value
    £1,125,000
    Period
    10 Mar 2026 – 9 Mar 2029 · up to 9 Mar 2034 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    The University is setting up an Open Framework, which is a series of successive frameworks as defined by the Act. This is the framework 1 of the scheme (NTU/25/2897/DS). There are a maximum of two frameworks under this open framework. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one will have a contract period of 36 months. Framework two will have a contract period of 60 months. The open framework will last 8 years in total.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Property (or Real Estate)10final-stage tenders20—
2 · Construction8final-stage tenders10—
3 · Human Resources (Ad-Hoc)10final-stage tenders10—
4 · Human Resources (Retainer Service)6final-stage tenders00—
5 · Dispute Resolution7final-stage tenders10—
6 · Commercial and Corporate Services9final-stage tenders20—
7 · Student Matters6final-stage tenders10—
8 · Patent Management8final-stage tenders30—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Nottingham Trent University

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PLJN-1931-JMHG 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG1 4FQContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

9 commercial parties on the notice
  • Barker Brettell LLPFramework contractorGB-PPON: PTGP-8555-LDCP 100 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8QQContact email
  • Bevan Brittan LLPFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJMX-5523-TXZX 45 Church Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 2RTContact email
  • Browne Jacobson LLPFramework contractorGB-PPON: PGVM-7475-NQYV Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG2 1BJContact email
  • Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLPFramework contractorGB-PPON: PQZP-9267-GMPV 1 Wood Street, London, London, EC2V 7WSContact email
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