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GB-Gateshead: Legal Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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20 Jan 2025 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for comprehensive legal services, designated under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). The contract was divided into three lots: Employment, Property, and General legal services, and covers the North East region. This open procedure procurement concluded with the awarding of the contract on 2nd December 2024, with a total contract period spanning from 6th January 2025 to 5th January 2028. The total contract value is £450,000, and the successful supplier for all three lots is Muckle LLP, a small to medium enterprise (SME). The primary contact at Gateshead College is Josh Clark.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in the Further Education sector in England. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract, making it an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their client base in the education sector. Businesses that can provide strong legal support in employment, property, and general issues, and that understand the specific needs of educational institutions, would be well-suited to such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Gateshead: Legal Services

Notice Description

Gateshead College requires comprehensive legal advice and services. The College does not have any in-house legal personnel, therefore all matters requiring the support of legal professionals are outsourced. Firms must have detailed knowledge and expertise in the law relating to the Further Education sector in England. This Contract has been divided into three lots: Lot 1 - Legal Services: Employment Lot 2 - Legal Services: Property Lot 3 - Legal Services: General Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Muckle LLP were the successful tenderers for all 3 lots of this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1771251b-a8ea-46fa-8407-47cadceb0999
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4243c9e-db9d-483a-814f-d97d46bcdd7d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 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
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUCKLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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