We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Legal Services PA23 - PFB5088 LU framework to LUPC members. This framework, tendered under the light touch regime (LTR) of the Procurement Act 2023, allows for a broad range of law firms and specialisms with a lot award structure that will make selection and award easier for members to use.
This framework will run for a three-year term from Monday 6th October 2025 with an additional extension of up to two years: five years in total.
Theframework is open to LUPC members, as well as those from the following consortia: HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC.
Lot structure
The lot structure is one lot, split into three sub lots.
- Lot 1a Group A Full-Service Law Firms – Mean average of seniority level rates of < £200 per hour
- Lot 1b Group B Full-Service Law Firms – Mean average of seniority level rates of between £200 and < £250 ph
- Lot 1c Group C Full-Service Law Firms – Mean average of seniority level rates of >£250 ph
All lots provide for a one-stop solution for legal services to support our members’ requirements.
What are the benefits of using this framework?
- Fully compliant route to market for participating Institutions (compliant with PA23).
- Access to a broad range of law firms from across the UK.
- Time saving, members can use the framework rather than completing a full tender process.
- A range of direct award options allowed by the LTR.
- Capped pricing for a variety of seniority levels.
- Additional cost savings possible via mini competitions based on the specific requirements.
- Introduction of retainer schemes to enhance effectiveness and reduce cost.
- All firms are Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulated.
- No requirement for members to publish KPIs (LTR)
- Member-specific retrospective rebate scheme.
- Customers will be supported by LUPC if account management escalation is required.
How do I call-off from the framework?
- Direct Award (multiple options)
- Desktop Calculator
- Mini Competition
How has Responsible Procurement been considered as part of the tender?
- All law firms have committed to the Sustain Code of Conduct.
- Assessment of law firms for the LUPC RP Hub, our portal for progress in sustainable approaches to business, within 90 days of contract.
- Annual assessment through the framework term.
- Built into the tendering process was consideration for environmental, economic, and social issues. The weighting for the responsible procurement evaluation questions was 15% and included promotion of equality and diversity, and GDPR.
Legal Services Launch Webinar
Join us on Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 11.00 - 12.00 for the launch webinar, register here.
Hear from Roy Dennis, LUPC Senior Category Manager, as he takes members through the key features and benefits of the new agreement.
Further information:
Full details, including how to use the agreement are available through the LUPC Frameworks page or on the Hunter portal.
For any queries, please contact Roy Dennis.
