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Legal Services - 2025

The University of Hertfordshire

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05 Sep 2025 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of legal services, covering both the University and its subsidiaries. The contract, titled "Legal Services - 2025," falls under the CPV industry classification for legal services and is valued at GBP 2,100,000. This open procedure procurement, identified by IT-44-877-24052, operated above the threshold and concluded with the award phase on 5th September 2025. Legal services will be delivered to the University's location in Hatfield, England, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030. The procurement effort aligns with the University's requirement to enhance its legal service operations through multiple suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), evidenced by the diverse range of suppliers awarded: VEALE WASBROUGH LIMITED, HCR Legal LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, Mills and Reeve LLP, and Cleveland Scott York LLP. Each supplier has been engaged for their specific expertise in areas such as commercial and corporate law, governance, dispute resolution, employment law, and patent services. Businesses specialising in these legal domains, especially those capable of partnering with educational institutions, can greatly benefit from engaging in similar tenders. This procurement effort illustrates a robust opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their service offerings within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services - 2025

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire conducted a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. These retainers will cover the requirements of both the University and its subsidiaries. This is the Procurement Reference of the initial contract notice IT-44-877-24052.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c759d05-152a-4ad8-befb-7e8535648aa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3997360c-9a25-4968-a51a-309fa7ed5352
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 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
The University of Hertfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Browne Jacobson LLP

Cleveland Scott York LLP

HCR Legal LLP

Mills and Reeve LLP

VEALE WASBROUGH LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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