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WSMD - External Legal Support

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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24 Apr 2024 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex awarded a contract for external legal support related to the West Slope Development project. The procurement method used was direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value was £78,600 GBP, and the contract period spans from February 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028. The tender deadline was January 31, 2024. The University of Sussex was the buying organisation, located in Brighton, England. The industry category for the procurement was legal services.

This tender for external legal support by the University of Sussex presents an opportunity for law firms, particularly those offering legal services, to compete. The tender is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in providing legal support services for specific projects can benefit from participating in this tender, taking into account the specified contract period and value. Understanding the procurement stage and method is crucial for businesses looking to engage with the University of Sussex on legal service contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WSMD - External Legal Support

Notice Description

External legal support on the West Slope Development - Post Financial Close

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48d64be5-a353-4c00-8a43-c78f1ae6b95d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e659009-eab2-452e-882a-0ffb25ddafe9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£78,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Michael Prior
Contact Email
m.prior@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273877727

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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