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Framework Agreement for Legal Services - One Stop Shop

Liverpool John Moores University

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28 Feb 2024 at 10:08

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Tender

16 Oct 2023 at 15:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool John Moores University has awarded a Framework Agreement for Legal Services - One Stop Shop to external legal services providers. The contract duration is 48 months, with a total contract value of £250,000. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The contract period starts on 5th February 2024 and ends on 4th February 2028. The tender deadline was on 15th November 2023, and the contract was awarded on 27th February 2024.

This opportunity presents a chance for legal services businesses, particularly those specialising in legal advice related to commercial and employment matters, to engage in a long-term contract supporting the university's Legal Services Team. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the contract's framework agreement nature. Businesses located in the North West region or elsewhere in the UK can benefit from this procurement opportunity in the legal services industry. Suppliers awarded the contract include Weightmans LLP, Mills & Reeve LLP, Shakespeare Martineau LLP, and Brodies LLP.

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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 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2QP
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Weightmans LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Brodies LLP

Further Information

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