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The Provision of External Legal Resource

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for "The Provision of External Legal Resource" in the legal services category. The contract value is £600,000, with a procurement method of "selective" through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on December 7, 2022, and the contract runs from December 8, 2022, to December 7, 2026. The buying organisation is the University of Sussex, located in Brighton, England.

This tender offers opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those experienced in external legal resource provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the contract's suitability for them. The University of Sussex seeks high-quality legal services providers who can deliver the required external legal resources efficiently and effectively.

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Notice Title

The Provision of External Legal Resource

Notice Description

The Provision of External Legal Resource

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-629ea72b-c13a-40eb-9531-38882e70e565
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7ab656-3b67-4630-a0d8-f745c0e895ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2022 - 7 Dec 2026 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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