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CPC are pleased to announce the extension of the Legal Services framework. The extension will commence on 1st February 2017, with the framework now expiring on 31st January 2018.
The Legal Services framework represents an excellent solution to members’ legal services requirements, bringing together a comprehensive suite of legal services from a brilliant mix of local and national suppliers across the below 14 geographical lots covering the entire United Kingdom.
Lot 1 – East Anglia
Lot 2 – East Midlands
Lot 3 – London
Lot 4 – North East England
Lot 5 – North West England
Lot 6 – Scotland
Lot 7 – South East England
Lot 8 –South West England
Lot 9 – Wales
Lot 10 –West Midlands
Lot 11 – Yorkshire and Humber
Lot 12 – Northern Ireland
Lot 13 – Channel Islands
Lot 14 – National One-Stop-Shop
Each lot provides access to quality, affordable legal services across four service areas:
Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services
Property Services
Human Resources
Other Legal Services (including such matters as Corporate governance, Commercial contracts, Licensing, Freedom of Information, Joint ventures and Shared services, Resolution of disputes, Student matters and Communications)
The framework is also supported by the Legal Services Helpline, which provides members with a route to a free of charge initial consultation with framework suppliers on their chosen lot.
Members can either award business directly to the supplier of their choice through direct award, or alternatively engage in a further competition in pursuit of additional added value.
Framework rates are available via the CPC website, so why not log on and compare the price you are currently paying against the best value framework rates?
If you have any questions about the framework please contact the Contract Manager, Steve Davies on 07966 040564. Please ensure you quote the framework reference number: CPC/DU/LS/03, when making an enquiry or placing your commission so that you are compliant and gain access to the framework pricing.
Legal Services are increasingly important in the education sector today. Don’t leave matters to chance when this compliant framework exists to deliver excellent, best value services to your organisation.