External Legal Services
About This Opportunity
This is a framework agreement contract in the legal services sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 23, 2026.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the legal services sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
De Montfort University ("the University") wishes to establish a new panel of external legal expertise and flexible resources to support the in-house legal services team to address gaps in existing legal expertise, periods of absence, lack of internal capacity, peak demand at short notice and projects. It is intended that this panel will comprise of up to three suppliers, with a contract duration of four years.
The University is conducting the procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) for the purpose of procuring the services described in the Specification (Requirements).
A Planned Procurement Notice has previously been published to the Find a Tender Service regarding this procurement, ref. 2025/S 000-034543.
More details including the full Invitation to Tender pack are available on the In-Tend e-tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 057447-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY has issued 40 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 33 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 057447-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 23, 2026. You have 28 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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