Tender

Legal Services

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Tender

05 Feb 2021 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is initiating a tender for a multi-provider framework agreement for legal services in England and Wales, with an estimated commencement date in May 2021. This procurement, classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 8 March 2021. The framework aims to cater to various members, including educational institutions and the wider public sector, across regions such as London, the East Midlands, North West, and South East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their business within the public sector. Companies that specialise in services such as commercial law, dispute resolution, or human resources would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which encompasses a range of legal services. By participating in this framework, businesses can not only secure valuable contracts but also enhance their visibility and reputation within the higher education sector and beyond.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC) is establishing a multi-provider framework agreement for the provision of legal services in England and Wales. The framework will be available to the members of LUPC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC. Members include higher education, further education, schools, the wider public sector and not for profit institutions. Lots under the framework will include legal services such as: commercial services, dispute resolution (including student matters), human resources, and a one-stop-shop. The framework agreement is estimated to commence in May 2021. Lots under the framework will include legal services such as: human resource/employment; dispute resolution; commercial; and, student matters. The framework agreement is estimated to commence in May 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7381a1bc-a7bb-4cd7-aac7-54d8a469d760
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5753a1e-f03d-4b8f-960a-59123ae92d33
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2021 - 19 May 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
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Roy Dennis
Contact Email
r.dennis@lupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2073072772

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W1T 7NZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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