University to procure eight-year, £8m open framework agreement for 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.

The contract is due to start on 2 March 2026 and run to 1 March 2029 (“framework one”), with a possible extension to 1 March 2034 (“framework two”).