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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 31 March 2025

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Overview

The University of Essex has awarded a framework for comprehensive legal services 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. The framework, valued at approximately £63 million, is structured across seven lots and is available to public-sector contracting authorities throughout the UK, including government departments, NHS bodies, local authorities, educational establishments, and charities. The contract was awarded in June 2025 and is currently in delivery.

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Lots (7)

  • One Stop Shop

    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.

    £9,000,000Won by Bevan Brittan LLPWon by Eversheds LLPWon by JGPOOLE&CO LLPWon by Freeths LLPWon by Weightmans LLPWon by Forbes Solicitors
  • Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People

    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.

    £9,000,000Won by Weightmans LLPWon by Freeths LLPWon by Bevan Brittan LLPWon by Forbes SolicitorsWon by Eversheds LLP
  • Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services

    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.

    £9,000,000Won by Stone KingWon by Forbes SolicitorsWon by Weightmans LLPWon by Eversheds LLPWon by Bevan Brittan LLP
  • Legal Services: Property

    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.

    £9,000,000Won by Freeths LLPWon by Eversheds LLPWon by Forbes SolicitorsWon by JGPOOLE&CO LLPWon by Weightmans LLPWon by Bevan Brittan LLPWon by Davitt Jones Bould Limited
  • Legal Services: Commercial – Contracts, Procurement Governance and related matters

    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.

    £9,000,000Won by Freeths LLPWon by Forbes SolicitorsWon by Eversheds LLPWon by JGPOOLE&CO LLPWon by Bevan Brittan LLPWon by Weightmans LLP
  • Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation

    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.

    £9,000,000Won by Freeths LLPWon by Eversheds LLPWon by Forbes SolicitorsWon by Weightmans LLPWon by Bevan Brittan LLPWon by JGPOOLE&CO LLP
  • Legal Services for Education (including Universities and Higher Education)

    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.

    £9,000,000Won by Bevan Brittan LLPWon by JGPOOLE&CO LLPWon by Freeths LLPWon by Forbes SolicitorsWon by Stone KingWon by Shakespeare Martineau LLPWon by HCR Legal LLPWon by Weightmans LLP

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£63,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
18 February 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Legal servicesLegal advisory and representation servicesLegal advisory servicesLegal representation servicesPatent and copyright consultancy servicesLegal documentation and certification servicesDocumentation servicesCertification services+1 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£63,000,000
Award date
9 June 2025
Contract period
— → 19 May 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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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 June 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    18 February 2025

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