Tender

Legal Services Framework

EU SUPPLY LIMITED

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11 Feb 2025 at 13:41

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Feb 2025 at 15:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has issued a tender for a Legal Services Framework, aiming to appoint multiple legal firms to provide expert advice and services in four distinct areas: Property and Estates, Employment and Higher Education, Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property, and Patent Services. This tender, classified under the "Legal services" CPV category (79100000), is an open procedure open to SMEs. The procurement is in the active tender stage, with the tender period ending on 10th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 19th May 2025 and conclude on 18th May 2029. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal businesses looking to expand their portfolio and engage in long-term contracts with a reputable institution. Firms specialising in property and estates, employment law, commercial and contractual law, intellectual property, and patent services will find this procurement particularly fitting. As the University of Exeter intends to appoint multiple firms across four lots, SMEs will have a substantial chance to compete and secure a position within this comprehensive legal framework, thereby fostering business growth and stability through a high-profile client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is looking to appoint a number of legal firms to a framework to provide expert advise and services in the following four areas: Lot 1: Property and Estates Lot 2: Employment and Higher Education Lot 3: Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property Lot 4: Patent Services Two firms will be appointed to each of Lots 1 to 3. Three firms will be appointed to Lot 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b3c8d87-ae3f-471c-95dd-b383f783a72e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a949cdd-b489-4b0e-9ac3-fa50a444888c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Other - Open
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 18 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EU SUPPLY LIMITED
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@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

Further Information

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