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GB-Bath: Libel Legal Services

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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11 Jul 2019 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath recently completed a procurement process for Libel Legal Services, classified under legal advisory and information services. This open tender, with a contract value of £50,000, was initiated to provide libel advice services, and it concluded on 10th July 2019. The contract is set to run from 2nd September 2019 to 30th April 2022, with delivery expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly valuable for legal firms specialising in libel and media law, especially those able to navigate the complexities of such cases. As the procurement utilised an open procedure, it invites a range of legal service providers to consider participating in future tenders that may arise. The winning supplier, Simons Muirhead & Burton Ltd, exemplifies the types of established legal firms positioned to bid for similar contracts that can enhance their portfolio and contribute to business growth in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bath: Libel Legal Services

Notice Description

Libel Advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2da9540-680e-4fc6-a6bd-611263708bfc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5acaf555-38a2-4c5c-a9a0-fd54acd49af6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 2-3 years
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 BATH
Contact Name
Liam Kilawee
Contact Email
l.kilawee@bath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01225386939

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMONS MUIRHEAD & BURTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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