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514 Legal Services Provider

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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11 Nov 2020 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is seeking a provider for legal services under the title "514 Legal Services Provider." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000, is part of the services industry and was completed with a budget of £2,000,000. The tender process began on September 1, 2020, with the contract period extending until August 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on June 12, 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are deemed suitable to compete for this contract. Firms that offer extensive experience in higher education legal matters or similar sector expertise would be particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their client base. Furthermore, the nature of the services required may also invite collaboration among smaller legal firms looking to pool resources and expertise.

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Notice Title

514 Legal Services Provider

Notice Description

Provide Legal Services to Aston University

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2152c4e-6e66-49ff-aefc-924e80d263a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 Over 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
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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