Scope
Reference
PFB5088 LU
Description
London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of legal services in England and Wales. The framework will be available to the members of LUPC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC. It will need to support a diverse membership of universities and colleges of higher and further education, as well as other not-for-profit organisations in the education, arts, science, charity, and wider public sectors. The Services provided will need to support members with in-house legal teams, and members with no internal legal support. Projects will vary widely from small transactional call-offs, project driven requirements, and long-term ongoing legal support. The design of the Framework Agreement is to provide members with a range of law firms with different cultures, specialisms, and resources, while providing opportunities for SME law firms, and flexibility of call off options to meet our members ever changing needs.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot LOT-0001. Sub Lot 1A Legal Services PA23 Band A
Description
Group A Full-Service Law Firms - Maximum 8 (eight) law firms appointed, Participants awarded will have a mean average of seniority level rates of less than £200 per hour as calculated in Schedule 6 Pricing Schedule Sub Lot 1A provides legal services where the average hourly rate is
Lot LOT-0002. Sub Lot 1B Legal Services PA23 Band B
Description
Lot 1B - Group B Full-Service Law Firms - Maximum 8 (eight) law firms appointed, Participants awarded will have a mean average of seniority level rates of between £200 and less than £250 per hour as calculated in Schedule 6 Pricing Schedule
Lot LOT-0003. Sub Lot 1C Legal Services PA23 Band C
Description
6.1.1.3 Lot 1C - Group C Full-Service Law Firms - Maximum 8 (eight) law firms appointed, Participants awarded will have a mean average of seniority level rates of £250 per hour or greater as calculated in Schedule 6 Pricing Schedule
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
A framework levy will apply under this agreement. The Supplier shall pay a levy equal to
the percentage disclosed in the "Percentage fee charged to suppliers" section of this
notice. This levy is calculated as a percentage of the Supplier's total invoiced Charges
(excluding VAT) each quarter for all Call-Off Contracts awarded under the framework excluding disbursements. The
levy supports the ongoing management and administration of the framework. Full details are set out in the Framework Agreement.
Framework operation description
This framework agreement provides a comprehensive pricing menu to allow members to award without competition, and supporting methods to select law firms based on practice areas, jurisdiction, and cost banding. This also supports options for further competition.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
- UKN - Northern Ireland
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Contract 1. Lot 1A
Lots
Lot LOT-0001. Sub Lot 1A Legal Services PA23 Band A
Suppliers (4)
Contract value
- £12,500,000 excluding VAT
- £15,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to the terms of the framework agreement the extension can be a maximum of 2 (two) years as one extension or in 1 (one) year increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Signed contract documents
01_Sch11_Framework_Agreement_PA23.docx
Contract 2. Lot 1B
Lots
Lot LOT-0002. Sub Lot 1B Legal Services PA23 Band B
Suppliers (8)
- BEVAN BRITTAN LLP
- BIRKETTS LLP
- BRODIES LLP
- BROWNE JACOBSON LLP
- CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP
- MUCKLE LLP
- TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP
- WEIGHTMANS LLP
Contract value
- £12,500,000 excluding VAT
- £15,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to the terms of the framework agreement the extension can be a maximum of 2 (two) years as one extension or in 1 (one) year increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Signed contract documents
01_Sch11_Framework_Agreement_PA23.docx
Contract 3. Lot 1C
Lots
Lot LOT-0003. Sub Lot 1C Legal Services PA23 Band C
Suppliers (8)
- ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP
- BRODIES LLP
- DAC BEACHCROFT LLP
- FREETHS LLP
- MILLS & REEVE LLP
- SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP
- VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS LLP
- WEIGHTMANS LLP
Contract value
- £12,500,000 excluding VAT
- £15,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
1 October 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to the terms of the framework agreement the extension can be a maximum of 2 (two) years as one extension or in 1 (one) year increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Signed contract documents
01_Sch11_Framework_Agreement_PA23.docx
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP
- Companies House: OC318149
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRWH-7564-XRYD
41 Lothbury
London
EC2R 7HG
United Kingdom
Email: bdtenders@addleshawgoddard.com
Website: http://www.addleshawgoddard.com/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
BEVAN BRITTAN LLP
- Companies House: OC309219
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMX-5523-TXZX
Kings Orchard
Bristol
BS2 0HQ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@bevanbrittan.com
Website: https://www.bevanbrittan.com
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
BIRKETTS LLP
- Companies House: OC317545
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZT-4886-HCLQ
Providence House
Ipswich
IP1 1QJ
United Kingdom
Email: pitches@birketts.co.uk
Website: http://www.birketts.co.uk
Region: UKH14 - Suffolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
BRODIES LLP
- Companies House: SO300334
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWZ-8513-MWGP
Capital Square
Edinburgh
EH3 8BP
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@brodies.com
Website: https://brodies.com/
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contract 3
BROWNE JACOBSON LLP
- Companies House: OC306448
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVM-7475-NQYV
Mowbray House
Nottingham
NG2 1BJ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@brownejacobson.com
Website: https://www.brownejacobson.com
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP
- Companies House: OC344818
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGYC-3357-YDPZ
Burlington House Botleigh Grange Business Park
Southampton
SO30 2AF
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@clarkewillmott.com
Website: https://www.clarkewillmott.com/
Region: UKJ35 - South Hampshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
DAC BEACHCROFT LLP
- Companies House: OC317852
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZN-9974-QRMT
25 Walbrook
London
EC4N 8AF
United Kingdom
Email: bidteam2@dacbeachcroft.com
Website: https://www.dacbeachcroft.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
FREETHS LLP
- Companies House: OC304688
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCM-1511-PDGH
80 Mount Street
Nottinghamshire
NG1 6HH
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@freeths.co.uk
Website: http://www.freeths.co.uk
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
HCR LEGAL LLP
- Companies House: OC382982
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGPX-2613-RDWM
105 High Street
Worcester
WR1 2HW
United Kingdom
Email: emassingham@hcrlaw.com
Website: http://www.hcrlaw.com
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
MILLS & REEVE LLP
- Companies House: OC326165
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVY-8728-PGBR
24 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AT
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@mills-reeve.com
Website: http://www.mills-reeve.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
MUCKLE LLP
- Companies House: OC315403
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPBW-1869-LWYR
Muckle Llp, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 4BF
United Kingdom
Email: bid.team@muckle-llp.com
Website: https://www.muckle-llp.com
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP
- Companies House: OC319029
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXPX-4658-DTQQ
No 1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
B4 6AA
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@shma.co.uk
Website: https://www.shma.co.uk/
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP
- Companies House: OC337852
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYJZ-5746-VWZN
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ
United Kingdom
Email: bids@trowers.com
Website: http://www.trowers.com
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS LLP
- Companies House: OC384033
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVR-2428-HJBZ
Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
United Kingdom
Email: bidteam@vwv.co.uk
Website: https://www.vwv.co.uk/
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3
WARD HADAWAY LLP
- Companies House: OC430614
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCJR-3564-XTZQ
Sandgate House
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3DX
United Kingdom
Email: bids@wardhadaway.com
Website: http://www.wardhadaway.com
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
WEIGHTMANS LLP
- Companies House: OC326117
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHWT-6172-VYXR
100 Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9QJ
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@weightmans.com
Website: http://www.weightmans.com
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contract 2
Contract 3
Contracting authority
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
- Companies House: 04784719
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVT-3763-LBZD
5th Floor, Pinnacle House
London
EC3R 8HN
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@lupc.ac.uk
Website: http://www.lupc.ac.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)