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19/01 - Legal Services - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING

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02 Sep 2020 at 09:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth has awarded a contract for legal services as part of an open procurement process. This contract, titled "19/01 - Legal Services - AWARD", was awarded to Eversheds LLP and is categorized under legal services (CPV code: 79100000). The award was announced on 2nd September 2020, following a tender period that ended on 25th October 2019. The contract is set to commence on 13th January 2020 and will last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, highlighting the potential for a total duration of five years. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for law firms with expertise in areas including procurement law, employment law, and commercial property. Given the external partnership model sought by the University, firms that can demonstrate a deep understanding of the university sector and align with its vision and values will be well-positioned to compete. Businesses capable of delivering comprehensive legal support that adheres to the University’s legal and regulatory standards, as well as those that can maintain a close advisory relationship, are likely to find this a lucrative opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

19/01 - Legal Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is looking to appoint an external law firm to work in partnership with the in-house legal team. We are looking for a firm that is willing to become familiar with how the University operates, has empathy with our vision and values and can act as our trusted advisor. We anticipate that we will require support in the following areas (please note, this list is non-exhaustive): Procurement law, State aid law, Commercial property and construction law, Charities law, Civil litigation support, Commercial and company law, Employment and immigration law, Intellectual property law, Data protection and freedom of information law, Pension law, International law, Education law, Compliance with relevant Government policy and guidance, Regulatory/professional standards. Please see the ITT document for further details. Contract length will be on a three year basis with an option to extend for an additional 2 years, forming a potential five years in total. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a74ba9-9bb5-4b74-b575-8ff5d1db8206
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2020 - 12 Jan 2023 3-4 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 PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Geraldine Horn
Contact Email
geraldine.horn@port.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02392843343

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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