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Off Campus Residential Sales - External Legal Support

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the "Off Campus Residential Sales - External Legal Support" project. This tender falls under the legal services industry category, classified using CPV code 79100000. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, below the threshold. The tender period ended on 7 January 2025, and the contract period is from 15 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The procurement was conducted in the Brighton area, with services required to be delivered to postal code BN1 9RH. The total contract value is £35,836.80.

This tender presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in legal services, particularly those with experience in residential sales. By participating in such projects, businesses can establish or strengthen relationships with prominent institutions like the University of Sussex, which can serve as significant endorsements. Suitable businesses for such a tender would include legal firms with expertise in property law and those capable of providing comprehensive legal support for residential projects. The awarded supplier for this contract is Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors, a large Birmingham-based legal firm. This contract can enhance business growth through increased visibility and proven experience in handling substantial legal projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Off Campus Residential Sales - External Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal services to support the off campus residentials project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-951c2f13-08c6-4287-83ef-08da627d8338
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06ac76dd-dd50-4166-8ed9-8d37b0d8f9e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
£35,836 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,836 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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 SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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