Tender

Legal Services Panel

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Tender

01 Apr 2019 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University is initiating a tender process for the establishment of a new Legal Services Panel, aimed at sourcing additional and specialist external legal advice. The current panel is set to conclude on 31st July 2019, with the new panel expected to commence on 1st August 2019. The total anticipated value for this requirement is approximately £1,200,000 over four years, and the tender period will close on 3rd May 2019. This procurement is classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000) and will take place in Leicester, East Midlands, United Kingdom, conducted through an open procurement method above threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in legal services, particularly those that can provide patent and copyright consultancy. The total spend reflects a substantial market for law firms and legal advisors, potentially benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer competitive legal solutions. Firms looking to participate should possess the relevant expertise and capacity to fulfil the diverse legal needs of the university over the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Panel

Notice Description

The University currently has an established Legal Services Panel (Panel) that it uses to support the procuring of additional or specialist external legal advice as required, this Panel arrangement will conclude on the 31st July 2019. Prior to the expiry of this arrangement, the University is running this competition as a means to establish a new Panel with effect from 1st August 2019. The current spend on the Requirements is approximately PS300,000 per year. The anticipated value of the Requirements is approximately PS1,200,000 over 4 years, between all Lots. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ef11d3e-cabc-4697-8edd-69e5333cd3b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f11ba6b9-3775-4961-93d2-58572584fbd2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy 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
1 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Simon Palethorpe
Contact Email
simon.palethorpe@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 (0)116 257 7362

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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