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Framework Agreement for Legal Services - AWARD

SOLIHULL COLLEGE

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01 Apr 2021 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Solihull College, which is seeking to establish a framework agreement for legal services with a proven provider for various ad-hoc projects. This framework will be segmented into six specialisms and is set to operate for an initial term until 31 January 2023. The open procurement method commenced with a tender period that ended on 16 November 2020. The value of the contract is estimated at £80,000, and it is located in the West Midlands, UK, under the legal services industry category.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers aiming to expand their client base within the education sector. Businesses with expertise in various legal specialisms, particularly those able to deliver advisory, documentation, and representation services, would be well-suited to participate in this competitive tender. The emphasis on wide-ranging legal support positions this procurement as an attractive prospect for both established firms and smaller enterprises seeking to grow their portfolios in public sector legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Legal Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The College is tendering for a framework of legal experts with a proven track record to assist the College in ad-hoc projects arising from the day to day running of the College sites. The framework will operate for an initial two-year term and be broken into six primary specialisms or Lots (please see the Guidance for further information).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1654504f-424c-4853-bae6-2fa30f3f51a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58e07abf-d627-475d-9003-594613c536e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 1SB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

GATELEY

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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