Notice Information
Notice Title
Framework Agreement for Legal Services - One Stop Shop
Notice Description
The Liverpool John Moores University's Legal Services Team ("LST") is part of the Legal and Governance service division and consists of a small team of lawyers providing advice to the University on all its legal matters. Any matters that require external legal support are instructed out through the LST. The LST is headed by the Head of Legal and Deputy General Counsel, and consists of several commercial and employment solicitors, supported by the team's PA. The University Secretary and General Counsel oversees the Legal and Governance Services division. Our objectives are to: * deliver high quality and timely legal solutions to colleagues across LJMU * work closely with partners to ensure that LJMU's strategic aims are met and support colleagues to make better-informed decisions * promote an awareness of the legal implications of activities and decisions, ensuring any risks are identified promptly and mitigated effectively * pro-actively support our colleagues by providing innovative and creative legal solutions to practical issues * ensure legal and regulatory compliance and promote good governance * advise LJMU, its subsidiaries and associated companies * provide advice to the Board of Governors, its Executive Officers, Directors and Faculty and Professional Services staff. The University intends to appoint up to four external legal services providers to the Legal Services - One Stop Shop Framework agreement. The establishment of this Framework Agreement will support the University's legal team in the provisions of legal support. The duration of the contract will be 48 months Additional information: Please do not make direct contact with the Buyer All queries must be submitted via 'correspondence' on In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-c197d675-7d09-4640-9502-15331bbeac1c
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b2068e-820f-40f1-bf01-8151e9d41213
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure (above 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
- £250,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £838 Under £100K
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Feb 20241 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 15 Nov 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 27 Feb 20241 years ago
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 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
- LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LIVERPOOL
- Postcode
- L2 2QP
- Post Town
- Liverpool
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD7 Merseyside
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD72 Liverpool
- Delivery Location
- TLD North West (England)
-
- Local Authority
- Liverpool
- Electoral Ward
- City Centre North
- Westminster Constituency
- Liverpool Riverside
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b2068e-820f-40f1-bf01-8151e9d41213
28th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec840714-28b0-4a42-bbd5-b68f6dd5a586
16th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home
At stage one the SQ only should be completed, the rest of the tender pack is provided for information purposes
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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