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GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Legal Advice and Services

OFFICE FOR STUDENTS

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17 Apr 2025 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Students has concluded a procurement process titled "GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Legal Advice and Services," focused on legal advisory services in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified under CPV code 79111000, involved a direct award under the RM6179 Legal Services Panel and aimed to secure employment law advice, support services, and property/real estate advice. The process has reached the award stage, with Burgess Salmon being appointed as the supplier on 31st March 2025. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025 and run until 30th November 2027, with an estimated value of £150,000.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses skilled in legal advisory services to extend their clientele within the public sector. Mid to large-sized firms with expertise in employment law, property law, and those experienced with public contracts in the UK region would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. Collaborating with the Office for Students could lead to further engagements and a solid reputation in delivering high-value legal services to educational institutions. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public procurement sector should consider monitoring similar procurement processes and maintaining readiness for direct awards and competitive tenders.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Office for Students - Legal Advice and Services

Notice Description

To provide Employment law advice and support including employment helpline service. Also to provide property/real estate advice and support in respect of building leases. Additional information: Direct award under RM6179 - Legal Services Panel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1343cca7-9891-4115-ba37-218011d9f8c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d514103-085f-4a06-9ab6-ef23b3b79f38
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGESS SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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