Scope
Reference
PFB5088LU
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 an open 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
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
Award decision date
5 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are used where the framework agreement continues to deliver value to the members with access to it.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
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
Award decision date
5 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are used where the framework agreement continues to deliver value to the members with access to it.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
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
Award decision date
5 September 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 September 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 September 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are used where the framework agreement continues to deliver value to the members with access to it.
These will be available as two one-year options.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Information about tenders
Lot LOT-0001. Sub Lot 1A Legal Services PA23 Band A
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 4 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT-0002. Sub Lot 1B Legal Services PA23 Band B
- 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)
- 8 suppliers awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot LOT-0003. Sub Lot 1C Legal Services PA23 Band C
- 11 tenders received
- 11 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 8 suppliers awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP
- Companies House: OC318149
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRWH-7564-XRYD
Milton Gate
London
EC1Y 4AG
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. Lot 1C
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. Lot 1B
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. Lot 1B
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. Lot 1A
Contract 2. Lot 1B
Contract 3. Lot 1C
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. Lot 1B
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. Lot 1B
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. Lot 1C
EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) LLP
- Companies House: OC304065
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZP-9267-GMPV
1 Wood Street
London
EC2V 7WS
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.eversheds-sutherland.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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. Lot 1C
HARRISON DRURY & Co Limited
- Companies House: 07028711
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDMC-6773-QGQN
1a Chapel Street
Preston
PR1 8BU
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.harrison-drury.com
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
HCR LEGAL LLP
- Companies House: OC382982
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGPX-2613-RDWM
5 Deansway
Worcester
WR1 2JG
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. Lot 1A
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. Lot 1C
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. Lot 1B
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. Lot 1C
STONE KING LLP
- Companies House: OC315280
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTZR-6874-ZJPD
Upper Borough Court, 3 Upper Borough Walls
Bath
BA1 1RG
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.stoneking.co.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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. Lot 1B
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. Lot 1C
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. Lot 1A
WEDLAKE BELL LLP
- Companies House: OC351980
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPPH-8282-LMQJ
Floor 8, 71 Queen Victoria Street
London
EC4V 4AY
United Kingdom
Website: http://wedlakebell.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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. Lot 1A
Contract 2. Lot 1B
Contract 3. Lot 1C
WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) LLP
- Companies House: OC317661
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBM-6288-WNYY
4 More London Riverside
London
SE1 1AU
United Kingdom
Website: http://www.womblebonddickinson.com
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contracting authority
LUPC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNVT-3763-LBZD
LUPC 5th floor Pinnacle House 23-26 St Dunstan's Hill
London
EC3R 8HN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@lupc.ac.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government