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Provision of Law Clinics

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Award

15 Oct 2025 at 09:54

Tender

24 May 2024 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Coventry University, acting as the buying organisation, aiming to enhance its Law School provision by partnering with a clinical legal education provider. The contract, entitled "Provision of Law Clinics," falls under the legal and education industry categories and is set in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The process is currently in the award stage as of 15th October 2025, with a contract period from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027. It utilises an open procedure for procurement, indicating a transparent approach to tendering. The value of the contract is £273,000.42 GBP, emphasising the university's commitment to substantial and sector-leading law clinic services.

This tender offers a considerable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in legal and educational services. Businesses with expertise in delivering clinical legal education and fostering employability in legal studies would be well-suited to compete for such partnerships. Additionally, the open procedure invites diverse participation, stimulating potential business growth through collaboration with Coventry University's established network. Successful bidders can leverage this opportunity to expand their influence in the educational sector, particularly within the context of innovative legal education solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Law Clinics

Notice Description

Coventry Law School, a constituent School within Coventry University, offers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate law degrees, including both academic and professional vocational programmes. The School places considerable emphasis on employability, including opportunities for students to network with the legal professions, and engaging in clinical legal education to broaden their experience in practical legal skills and case management. The School has a long history of offering a broad and engaging suite of clinical legal education opportunities, and we are now seeking invitations from clinical legal education providers to partner with us to ensure Coventry Law School continues to provide valuable and sector-leading law clinic provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6215f342-5cb9-4789-ad1e-03e78085f2d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a1880a6-bf3c-4f58-afb8-573699270233
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£273,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£273,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
William Parsons
Contact Email
procurement@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL ENGLAND LAW CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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