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Provision of Legal Advice and Services for Falmouth University

FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2017 at 14:21

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Jul 2017 at 14:16

Tender Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2017 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Falmouth University, operating under Falmouth Exeter Plus, which seeks to engage a consultant firm for the provision of legal advice and services related to their Launchpad programme. This tender, titled "Provision of Legal Advice and Services for Falmouth University," is classified under legal and higher education services within the South West region of England. The open procedure tender was published on 10th March 2017, with a deadline for submissions set for 7th April 2017 at 12:00 midday (UK time). The contract is scheduled to commence on 24th April 2017 and run until 5th June 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in higher education contexts and startup incubation programmes. Businesses well-suited to compete include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on legal consulting, contract management, and intellectual property rights development. The engagement requires skills to navigate complex agreements and collaboration with industry partners, making it ideal for consultancies that can provide tailored legal advice and support for growth-driven projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice and Services for Falmouth University

Notice Description

Falmouth University wishes to engage the services of a consultant firm to provide legal advice and services for the Launchpad programme. This will be in several parts: 1. Review and amendment of the student contract to align with the programme outputs and objectives. 2. Development of a Memorandum of Understanding template between the Launchpad programme and Launchpad Industry Partners with advice on any bespoke arrangements. 3. Management of the incorporation of Launchpad graduate companies and the establishment of investment and shareholder agreements and transferal/development of IPR. 2. Summary of Project Launchpad is a graduate incubation and acceleration programme designed to build new high growth businesses to meet market demand in just 12 months. It is also an innovative method of graduate incubation as it is underpinned by a specially designed one-year (MA) Entrepreneurship programme, where setting up a new high growth business becomes the learning vehicle. This means students both build a new business and gain a Master's Degree at the same time. Additional information: All correspondence, tenders, associated documents etc. (whether before or after the final submission of tender) are to be directed through the e- procurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofexeter/aspx/Home All requests for clarification or communications relating to the Tender must be submitted by the deadline via the e-procurement portal FAO Nick Dixon and with the procurement reference number clearly referenced 906Launch-pad. Please note that the deadline for receipt of clarifications is Monday 03rd April 2017 12.00pm Mid-day UK Time) 5.1 This ITT will close at 12:00 Midday (UK Time) on Friday 07TH April 2017, It is the Bidder's responsibility to ensure that their completed bid is uploaded, in full, no later than the date and time above. Tenders will not be considered if the complete information called for is not provided by the closing date and time stated in this document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd279883-ff01-4210-9554-9ee6f64759b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9259c9b1-83e2-4c11-b380-2306416f946f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2017 - 24 Sep 2018 1-2 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
FALMOUTH EXETER PLUS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PENRYN
Postcode
TR10 9FE
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Constantine, Mabe & Mawnan
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHARLES RUSSELL SPEECHLYS

Further Information

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