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CA15268 - Framework for the provision of Legal Services

Awarded to Bevan Brittan LLP, Davitt Jones Bould Limited, Eversheds LLP +7 more

University of Essex(buyer)

Published
Published 18 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 29 April 2025
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Overview

The University of Essex has established a framework agreement for the provision of legal services, available to public-sector contracting authorities across the UK. The framework is structured across seven lots covering one-stop shop, human resources and pensions, academy conversion, property, commercial contracts, dispute resolution, and education-related legal services, with a maximum of eight suppliers per lot. The framework has been awarded to ten suppliers: Bevan Brittan LLP, Davitt Jones Bould Limited, Eversheds LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Freeths LLP, HCR Legal LLP, JGPOOLE&CO LLP, Shakespeare Martineau LLP, Stone King, and Weightmans LLP, with a total contract value of £1,125,000.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£63,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
18 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,125,000
Award date
9 June 2025
Contract period
3 August 2025 → 3 August 2029
Winners
  • Bevan Brittan LLP
  • Davitt Jones Bould Limited
  • Eversheds LLP
  • Forbes Solicitors
  • Freeths LLP
  • HCR Legal LLP
  • JGPOOLE&CO LLP
  • Shakespeare Martineau LLP
  • Stone King
  • Weightmans LLP

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  1. Award Update

    10 June 2025

  2. Corrigendum / Amendment

    11 April 2025

  3. Corrigendum / Amendment

    4 April 2025

  4. Corrigendum / Amendment

    27 March 2025

  5. Contract Notice

    18 February 2025

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