Tender

Legal Services Framework

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Manchester Metropolitan University seeking to establish a new Legal Services Framework to support its legal team. The tender, titled "Legal Services Framework," is in the planning stage, with a deadline for submitting the pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) set for 12 noon on 26th September 2016. This initiative falls under the legal services industry category, with an estimated contract value of £1,200,000. The framework will be awarded through a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure. Relevant legal services will be provided from the University’s address located on Oxford Rd, Manchester, North West England, and the contract period is expected to run from 20th March 2017 to 19th March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for solicitors and law firms with relevant experience and capacity to deliver high-quality commercial legal services. Businesses that have expertise in various legal domains, particularly those suitable for educational establishments, may find this an advantageous prospect to expand their services. This opportunity is especially well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capability to provide competitive legal support tailored to the needs of Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The University last went out to tender for external legal services in 2009. That process resulted in the University appointing a framework of four firms of solicitors to support the University in meeting their objectives. The University will now re-tender for this agreement, being sure to capture any new or amended requirements that have developed. The University will follow a similar process, in establishing a new framework of firms of solicitors. The procurement of the framework will follow a two-stage restricted tender process. The University wishes to procure a framework of appropriately experienced solicitors to support the University's legal team in all aspects of the Legal Team's work in providing a high quality, commercial legal service to the University. Additional information: In order to be considered for participation suppliers must complete and return one electronic copy of the pre qualification questionnaire (PQQ) which can be downloaded from the University's e-tendering system, Intend. Please see the web link below. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home The pre qualification questionnaire must be completed and submitted by 12 noon on Monday 26th September 2016 via the University's electronic tendering system. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/Home. In order to access the PQQ document, you must first register your company details on the Intend system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1934e57f-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5751f9c-de7a-4e3b-814a-e1deb186205b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2017 - 19 Mar 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
M15 6BH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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