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NTU/21/2002/DS

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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25 Feb 2022 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is currently engaged in a public procurement process to establish a multi-provider agreement for legal services, specifically under the tender titled "NTU/21/2002/DS". This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is based in Nottingham, England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a total estimated value of £3,800,000 over the framework’s lifespan. The agreement is set to commence on 2nd March 2022, lasting for an initial period of two years, potentially extending to four years based on supplier performance. Interested suppliers were invited to submit tenders by the deadline of 2nd September 2021, using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure.

The opportunity to supply legal services offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for law firms that can deliver cost-effective solutions while demonstrating an understanding of NTU's operational goals and requirements. Suitable competitors may include both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing legal expertise across various specialisations, including property law, HR, and dispute resolution. Firms that can complement NTU's in-house legal team or provide innovative, value-added services will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Title

NTU/21/2002/DS

Notice Description

Nottingham Trent University wishes to establish a multi-provider agreement for the provision of Legal Services. The University will work closely with the chosen Suppliers throughout the term of the Framework Agreement to achieve greater value for money for the University. It is estimated that NTU spends over the framework lifespan of PS3,800,000 on Legal Services and is inviting Suppliers to Tender for the provision of these services under an Agreement that will run initially for two years, up to a maximum period of four years, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of volume or usage levels under the Agreement. The Framework Agreement will allow qualifying firms to supply the services identified in the technical specification, on the agreed terms and for the duration of the Framework Agreement period. NTU will engage Providers by placing individual assignments/instructions under the terms of the Agreement. The Tenderer shall be required to deliver a cost effective service that maximises value for money for NTU through the delivery of a timely, effective, up-to-date and quality service. It is critical that the Tenderer develops an understanding of the organisational aims, tasks and risks, the working environment and culture and requirements of NTU. The services may be ad-hoc, project-related, routine, or related to ongoing activities. Tenderers may typically be used to complement and/or supplement NTU's own in-house legal team. Project related work may require the Tenderers' personnel or nominated third party to participate as members of project teams or project boards. The University's Human Resource department wish to appoint one Supplier (Lot 2b) to act on the basis of an agreed retention service agreement. In exchange of the monthly retainer fee, the University expects the appointed Supplier to demonstrate their added value propositions including Service Level turnarounds, staff development and access to suitable qualified lawyers in a range of disciplines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3f88adbe-2537-4b53-b9b2-2adb636c71ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f00f4-664b-41be-a1dd-00e99b95290a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2026 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
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

BARKER BRETTELL

BROWNE JACOBSON

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL

FREETHS

MILLS & REEVE

PINSENT MASONS

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS

WILSON GUNN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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