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Student Residences Specialist Legal Advice

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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16 Feb 2021 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a tender issued by Solent University for specialist legal advisory services related to the potential disposal of Student Residential Accommodation, valued at £78,000. This award, which is complete, was made through a direct procurement method via a single tender action due to it being below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 4 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 December 2021. The applicable industry category is legal services, and the corresponding service delivery location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services, particularly those with expertise in educational or residential matters. Competitive businesses can position themselves effectively by demonstrating substantial experience in providing legal advice within the higher education sector, especially regarding property disposals. Firms focusing on this niche may find potential for growth through similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

Student Residences Specialist Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision of specialist legal advisory services related to the potential disposal of Student Residential Accommodation. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d1c4450-5b96-4bb2-b71a-5c5dcfc42eb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c473d6-3ab0-452d-b94c-78ea00cd008c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Inez Scudder
Contact Email
inez.scudder@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
023 8201 3604

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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