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Framework for the provision of Legal Services

University of Essex

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: University of Essex

Buyer Address: Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, UK, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: philip.sweeting@essex.ac.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1206872954

Buyer Name: Dukefield Procurement Limited

Buyer Address: Parkside House 167, Chorley, Bolton, UKD3, BL1 4RA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: nichola.gill@dukefieldprocurement.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 7935355773

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
9000000.0 GBP
Published
10 Jun 2025, 13:57
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Bevan Brittan LLP, Eversheds LLP, JGPOOLE&CO LLP, Freeths LLP, Weightmans LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Stone King, Davitt Jones Bould Limited, Shakespeare Martineau LLP, HCR Legal LLP
Official Source
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Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Title: One Stop Shop

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot Title: Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 2 Status: cancelled

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot Title: Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 3 Status: cancelled

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot Title: Legal Services: Property

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 4 Status: cancelled

Lot 4 Has Options: No

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot Title: Legal Services: Commercial – Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 5 Status: cancelled

Lot 5 Has Options: No

Lot 5 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot Title: Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 6 Status: cancelled

Lot 6 Has Options: No

Lot 6 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot Title: Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education)

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 7 Status: cancelled

Lot 7 Has Options: No

Lot 7 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Contracts

Contract Title: One Stop Shop

Contract Title: Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People

Contract Title: Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services

Contract Title: Legal Services: Property

Contract Title: Legal Services: Commercial – Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters

Contract Title: Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Contract Title: Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education)

Awards

Award Title: One Stop Shop

Award Title: Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People

Award Title: Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services

Award Title: Legal Services: Property

Award Title: Legal Services: Commercial – Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters

Award Title: Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Award Title: Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education)

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