- Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1a - Property (or Real Estate)
- Lot LOT-0002. Lot 1b - Construction
- Lot LOT-0003. Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-Hoc)
- Lot LOT-0004. Lot 2b - Human Resources (Retainer Service)
- Lot LOT-0005. Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution
- Lot LOT-0006. Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
- Lot LOT-0007. Lot 5 - Student Matters
- Lot LOT-0008. Lot 6 - Patent Management
Scope
Reference
NTU/25/2897/DS
Description
Nottingham Trent University intends to establish an open framework agreement for the 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1a - Property (or Real Estate)
Description
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.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 1b - Construction
Description
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.
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-Hoc)
Description
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.
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 2b - Human Resources (Retainer Service)
Description
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.
Lot LOT-0005. Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution
Description
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.
Lot LOT-0006. Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
Description
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
Lot LOT-0007. Lot 5 - Student Matters
Description
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)
Lot LOT-0008. Lot 6 - Patent Management
Description
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 1. Lot 1a - Property or Real Estate
Lots
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1a - Property (or Real Estate)
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Contract 2. Lot 1b - Construction
Lots
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 1b - Construction
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £1,250,000 excluding VAT
- £1,500,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Contract 3. Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-hoc)
Lots
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-Hoc)
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £1,333,333.33 excluding VAT
- £1,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Contract 4. Lot 2b - Human Resources (Retainer Service)
Lots
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 2b - Human Resources (Retainer Service)
Supplier
Contract value
- £208,333.33 excluding VAT
- £250,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Contract 5. Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution
Lots
Lot LOT-0005. Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Contract 6. Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
Lots
Lot LOT-0006. Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Contract 7. Lot 5 - Student Matters
Lots
Lot LOT-0007. Lot 5 - Student Matters
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Contract 8. Lot 6 - Patent Management
Lots
Lot LOT-0008. Lot 6 - Patent Management
Suppliers (2)
Contract value
- £1,125,000 excluding VAT
- £1,350,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
6 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 17 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
2 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2029
- Possible extension to 1 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Information about tenders
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1a - Property (or Real Estate)
- 10 tenders received
- 10 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 1b - Construction
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0003. Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-Hoc)
- 10 tenders received
- 10 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 7 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0004. Lot 2b - Human Resources (Retainer Service)
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0005. Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution
- 7 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0006. Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
- 9 tenders received
- 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0007. Lot 5 - Student Matters
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0008. Lot 6 - Patent Management
- 8 tenders received
- 8 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 2 suppliers awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Barker Brettell LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTGP-8555-LDCP
100 Hagley Road
Birmingham
B16 8QQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 8. Lot 6 - Patent Management
Bevan Brittan LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJMX-5523-TXZX
45 Church Street
Birmingham
B3 2RT
United Kingdom
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-hoc)
Browne Jacobson LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVM-7475-NQYV
Castle Meadow Road
Nottingham
NG2 1BJ
United Kingdom
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 1. Lot 1a - Property or Real Estate
Contract 6. Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZP-9267-GMPV
1 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7WS
United Kingdom
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 4. Lot 2b - Human Resources (Retainer Service)
Freeths LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCM-1511-PDGH
80 Mount Street
Nottingham
NG1 6HH
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@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 1. Lot 1a - Property or Real Estate
Contract 2. Lot 1b - Construction
Contract 3. Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-hoc)
Greaves Brewster LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHDX-3343-HRRT
Copa House
Cheddar
BS27 3AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 8. Lot 6 - Patent Management
HCR Legal LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGPX-2613-RDWM
50 - 60 Station Road
Cambridge
CB1 2JH
United Kingdom
Email: emassingham@hcrlaw.com
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Lot 1b - Construction
Mills & Reeve LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVY-8728-PGBR
24 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AT
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@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 1. Lot 1a - Property or Real Estate
Contract 2. Lot 1b - Construction
Contract 5. Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution
Contract 6. Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
Contract 7. Lot 5 - Student Matters
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXPX-4658-DTQQ
No 1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
B4 6AA
United Kingdom
Email: richard.davis@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. Lot 2a - Human Resources (Ad-hoc)
Contract 5. Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution
Contract 6. Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
Contract 7. Lot 5 - Student Matters
Contracting authority
Nottingham Trent University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJN-1931-JMHG
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
United Kingdom
Email: dean.scaife@ntu.ac.uk
Website: http://www.ntu.ac.uk
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government