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Provision of Legal Services

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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14 May 2019 at 07:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services" was initiated by Solent University, located in Southampton, England. The contract was awarded on 26th March 2019, following a selective procurement method through the LUPC Legal Services (National) Framework Agreement - Lot 7 One Stop Shop. The contract period spans from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2023, with a potential total expenditure of approximately £400,000 to £600,000 depending on extensions. The procurement is classified under the legal services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their client base within the higher education sector. Competitors should possess experience in providing comprehensive legal services and demonstrate a proven track record of working with public sector organisations. Firms that can efficiently navigate framework agreements and showcase competitive pricing may find this to be a beneficial opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only. Contract for the provision of legal services following a further competition via the LUPC Legal Services (National) Framework Agreement - Lot 7 One Stop Shop. Initial contract period is 24 months with option to extend for a further 2 x 12 month periods. It is anticipated that spend for this contract will be IRO PS400,000 to PS600,00 over the lifetime of the contract allowing for extension options being taken up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-392f58fb-63a1-4754-8488-91e92740ba57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e47ba9c-ab24-4530-98a1-e1d88c9f0883
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 4-5 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
SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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