Legal Services Framework Agreement, interactive video now available

 
 

NWUPC Ltd Members can now access the new LUPC led Legal Services Framework Agreement (PFB5069 LU). This agreement is open to members of HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC and SUPC. The framework went live on the 4th June 2021 and will run for three years plus an optional 12-month extension to 3rd June 2025. It provides members with access to specialist law firms across three lots, and a one-stop shop solution for law firms with the expertise to cover all lots and additional areas of law aligned to member requirements.
 
Legal Service Events

We regularly update our Legal Services Events page with the following list of free events with Members, which we hope will be of interest to your organisation. 

Interactive video
For a full breakdown of how to use the framework please watch the interactive video below. Please use the arrows to move through to the next section or click directly on the required section of the video. 
 
What's new:
LUPC has built on the success of the previous framework over the years to keep it up to date and reflect member requirements.
 
The following elements are entirely new to this iteration:
 
  • Revised lot structure: The new structure consolidates requirements into four clear lots and increases the scope of the specification to meet the needs of the many different member requirements. This includes areas of law such as international law and immigration, pharmaceuticals and research, galleries, libraries, arts and museums.
  • Improved options for direct award: The framework provides options for direct award, desktop calculator, and further competition. The direct award option allows members to direct award to a framework supplier that is not the highest ranked; in the case where the supplier has previously acted on the same project and the member can demonstrate that awarding to the same supplier would either deliver greater savings, and/or that it would be detrimental to the same project if the same supplier did not complete the work.
  • Retrospective Rebate: The framework has a member-level retrospective rebate scheme that will decrease costs where annual spend meets pre-agreed levels.
  • Sustain Supply Chain Evaluation System: The responsible procurement element of the framework will be managed via our online due diligence system, questions included link directly to the Sustain code of conduct and assess the ethical, social, economic and environmental and practices of the suppliers. The system allows LUPC to monitor and assess the successful bidders’ sustainability data and practices and provides an opportunity for continuous improvement and risk management.
National Launch Event
The official launch of this framework is yet to be confirmed but will be hosted by LUPC’s senior category manager for professional services, Roy Dennis. Further details will be circulated shortly.
 
Benefits of using this agreement:
  • Compliant route to legal services for members
  • A lot structure aligned to a wide range of member requirements
  • Competitive capped rates
  • A variety of call off options, including options to direct award to framework suppliers that have previously worked on a specific project
  • A variety of quality law firms
  • A retrospective rebate scheme providing member-level rebates where spend levels exceed set values
  • Additional value – offering additional benefits to members without additional charge
  • Suppliers evaluated on responsible procurement and social value to ensure that the new agreement meets the requirements of the sustainability, equality and diversity policies and standards of both the consortium and members
  • Robust framework management process in place.
 
The framework lots and suppliers (in ranked order) are:
Lot 1: Commercial Services
Lot 2: Dispute resolution
(Including Student Matters)
Brodies LLPCapital Law Limited
Michelmores LLPBrowne Jacobson LLP
Browne Jacobson LLPClyde & Co LLP
Pinsent Masons LLPDAC Beachcroft
Berrymans Lace Mawer LLPMuckle LLP
Capital Law LimitedBrodies LLP
Lot 3: Human Resources
(Including employment dispute resolution)
Lot 4: One-Stop Shop
Brodies LLPShakespeare Martineau LLP
Browne Jacobson LLPVeale Wasbrough Vizards
Clyde & CoWeightmans LLP
Pinsent Masons LLPEversheds LLP
DAC BeachcroftMills & Reeve LLP
Berrymans Lace Mawer LLPWomble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
 Addleshaw Goddard LLP
 
Bevan Brittan LLP
 
For further questions or enquiries contact Natasha Peacock, NWUPC’s Professional Services Category Manager or call on 0161 234 8003. Further information including contact details, service offering and achieved scores is provided in the Users Guide available on HE Contracts.