Tender

514 Legal Services Provider

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Tender

29 Apr 2020 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University is currently seeking to procure legal services through an open tender titled "514 Legal Services Provider." This procurement falls under the legal services category, with a budget of £2,000,000. The tender period is set to close on 29 May 2020, and the contract is anticipated to commence on 20 October 2020, lasting until 31 March 2025. The university is located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, specifically at Aston Triangle, B4 7ET.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their operations. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on legal services, particularly those that can deliver comprehensive legal support to educational institutions. Firms with experience in higher education law, contracts, or related services may find this an advantageous venture to strengthen their market position.

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Notice Title

514 Legal Services Provider

Notice Description

Provide Legal Services to Aston University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cc62686-d91e-4e2c-8e49-6f060f986032
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d000a12-5d66-4636-b8bc-e15653978c62
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jason Goodwin
Contact Email
j.goodwin@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212044392

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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