17 Oct 2025

"Freeths Appointed to National Legal Services Framework for Public Sector and Education"

"Freeths, a leading law firm, has been appointed to a national legal services framework hosted by the University of Essex and developed with Dukefield Procurement. Selected through a competitive process, Freeths will provide high-quality, pre-approved legal support to various public sector and education organizations across the UK. The framework covers seven specialist areas, including employment and property law, and aims to streamline access to legal services for universities, schools, NHS organizations, and more. Freeths' commitment to public sector clients is highlighted by the appointment of partners Nathan Holden and Frank Suttie as framework leads."

Freeths, a leading law firm, participated in a transaction assisting the University of Essex and Dukefield Procurement in establishing a new national legal services framework for public sector and education organisations across the UK. The framework, developed through a competitive tender process, aims to provide streamlined access to high-quality, pre-approved legal support for a variety of bodies, including universities, schools, colleges, NHS organisations, local authorities, central government departments, emergency services, housing providers, and registered charities. It encompasses seven specialist lots, covering areas such as employment law, property law, dispute resolution, and education-specific legal services. The lawyers from Freeths involved in this transaction include Partner Nathan Holden and Director Frank Suttie, who have been named as the framework leads.
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