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Provision of Legal Services Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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09 Feb 2021 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework", which falls under the legal services industry category. This procurement is at the Award stage, with a completion date of 4th January 2021 and a contract period extending until 3rd January 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £1,400,000 and a minimum value of £800,000. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the University's Exeter location.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms experienced in various sectors, particularly those specialising in property, employment, commercial/contractual matters, and patent services. Businesses that can provide high-quality legal advice and demonstrate expertise within the higher education sector will be particularly well-suited for this tender. The University aims to build strong partnerships with selected Panel firms, offering a chance for firms to secure long-term contracts that reflect their capacity to deliver cost-effective, timely, and expert legal support.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The University of Exeter and its entities are looking to appoint a number of Panel firms across 4 Lots: 1: Property and Estates 2: Employment and Higher Education 3: Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property 4: Patent Services For Lots 1-3, the University intends to appoint two Panel firms to whom work will be allocated at the discretion of Legal Services; for Lot 4, the intention is to appoint four three Panel firms, again, to whom work will be allocated at Legal Services' discretion. For higher-value work, the University may seek quotations from all firms on the panel for a particular 'Lot' to ensure best value. A Panel firm can be appointed to more than one Lot. The University's key objectives in contracting for the provision of legal services are as follows: * to obtain high quality, pragmatic and commercially focussed legal advice from HE Sector experts to supplement the internal advisory services; * to ensure that legal advice is obtained at the right level of expertise, experience and at the right cost in the context of the HE sector; * to develop strong relationships with Panel firms and individuals through the provision of a dedicated team, leading to mutual trust, shared understanding of the University's business needs and risk-sharing; * to ensure that the University is considered a priority and prestigious client by its Panel firms and that Panel firms have the capacity to provide a consistently efficient, timely and cost-effective service ; * to achieve flexibility in billing structures - e.g. through the use of fixed rates or capped rates in addition to discounted hourly rates, together with full, transparent and accurate monthly reporting to Legal Services on the level of costs and breakdown of work undertaken by Panel firms; * to provide 'added value' to Legal Services and the University more generally; * and to ensure that Panel firms have the appropriate brand and reputation to reflect the University's Global and National status

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84a230b1-7f08-47c8-8aa5-92b8c3d29abe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d496af-60d8-4eb5-b6ab-8c350d596a16
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
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2025 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Simon Davis
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

APPLEYARD LEES

GREAVES AND BREWSTER

MICHELMORES

MILLS AND REEVE

PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

WILSON GUNN

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