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Legal Services Panel

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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10 Jun 2021 at 15:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has recently completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Legal Services Panel." This initiative falls under the legal services industry category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was undertaken through a selective method, following a restricted procedure above threshold, and involved a two-stage process that included shortlisting and tender stages. Contracts have been awarded to five suppliers effective from 1st June 2021 for an initial three-year period, with potential extensions available until 31st May 2026. The total contract value amounts to £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with experience in property, employment, commercial, and student-related legal matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as they can benefit from subcontracting opportunities or forming joint ventures with larger firms already appointed to the Legal Services Panel. The expertise required aligns well with businesses capable of delivering comprehensive legal support tailored to the needs of academic institutions, making this an ideal chance for firms looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Panel

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of Legal Services to the University of Lincoln. The University has conducted a two stage restricted OJEU process comprising of a shortlisting questionnaire stage followed by a tender and award stage. Supplier's successful at the shortlisting stage were invited to participate in the tender and award stage. The University has awarded contracts to five successful suppliers to form the Legal Services Panel. The panel will provide Legal advice, support and guidance to the University's Colleges and Professional Services departments covering Property, Employment and People, General and Commercial and Student Focused related matters. Contracts have been awarded for an initial three year period from 1st June 2021 to 31st May 2024. There are two further 12 month extension periods available, taking the maximum contract end date to 31st May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56865459-7c9e-44a3-90dd-1412b6a77038
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d666c66-57e2-440c-9e2b-03a7d7a8119a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above 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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BIRKETTS

PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER

PINSENT MASONS

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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