Tender

GB-Gateshead: Legal Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College is actively seeking comprehensive legal services through an open procurement process. This tender, published on 20th August 2024, is categorised under legal services (CPV code: 79100000) and is segmented into three specific lots: employment, property, and general legal services. The procurement is managed under an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Interested bidders must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 20th September 2024, with the contract commencing on 6th January 2025 and concluding on 5th January 2028. The services are to be delivered within the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in the education sector, to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. Given the absence of in-house legal expertise at Gateshead College, firms with substantial experience in employment, property, and general legal matters relevant to the Further Education sector in England are strongly encouraged to apply. SMEs looking to grow their business through public sector contracts will find this tender an ideal prospect, provided they meet the specified criteria and can demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality legal services.

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Notice Title

GB-Gateshead: Legal Services

Notice Description

Gateshead College requires comprehensive legal advice and services. The College does not have any in-house legal personnel, therefore all matters requiring the support of legal professionals are outsourced. Firms must have detailed knowledge and expertise in the law relating to the Further Education sector in England. This Contract has been divided into three lots: Lot 1 - Legal Services: Employment Lot 2 - Legal Services: Property Lot 3 - Legal Services: General Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd02a4a-f4df-4c1b-bf40-ca6e3d3f80a6
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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 2-3 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
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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