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18-19 Legal Services Award Notice

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 May 2019 at 13:07

Tender

06 Aug 2018 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton is seeking specialised legal services through a selective procurement method as part of its framework to support its internal Legal Team. The tender, titled "18-19 Legal Services Award Notice," has an estimated value of £1,000,000 and covers various legal domains including Commercial and Contracts, Information Governance, Property and Construction, Employment and Pensions, and Education. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd June 2019 and extend until 2nd June 2024. The invitation to tender was published on 6th August 2018, with a tender period that concluded on 13th November 2018. Services will be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal sector looking to expand their portfolio, particularly those that specialise in the areas specified by the University of Wolverhampton. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as they can compete alongside larger firms. Engaging in this procurement could allow these businesses to secure valuable contracts and enhance their reputations by delivering high-quality services compliant with evolving legal standards.

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Notice Title

18-19 Legal Services Award Notice

Notice Description

University of Wolverhampton are awarding a Framework for a specialist legal services supplier(s) which can support its internal Legal Team and provide high quality (value for money) services using up-to-date methods of work whilst ensuring compliance with current and evolving legal standards and regulations in the following areas. - Commercial and Contracts - Information Governance - Property and Construction - Employment and Pensions - Education - Company, Governance and Charity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab6aa074-eb28-4367-b4ed-107b8b56d1df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6971d96f-3efe-42f5-ac2a-7b69468783a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 2 Jun 2024 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
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1AD
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BEVAN BRITTAN

EVERSHEDS

PINSENT MASONS

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

SHOOSMITHS

VWV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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