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Legal Services Panel - AWARD

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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28 Nov 2019 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University is seeking to establish a new Legal Services Panel, set to commence on 1st August 2019, after the conclusion of their current arrangement on 31st July 2019. This tender process, conducted via an open procurement method, aims to secure approximately £1.2 million worth of legal services over four years, with the current spend being around £300,000 annually. The tender period concluded on 3rd May 2019, and the panel will serve to support the university in obtaining additional or specialist external legal advice as necessary. The delivery address for the services will be located in Leicester, East Midlands, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, to participate in a competitive market. Given the anticipated £1.2 million budget, firms that can provide a range of legal expertise, including patent and copyright consultancy, will find this tender particularly relevant. Law firms looking to expand their portfolio or enter into partnerships with educational institutions should consider submitting their proposals, as the ongoing requirement for legal services in the academia sector presents a stable avenue for business growth.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Panel - AWARD

Notice Description

The University currently has an established Legal Services Panel (Panel) that it uses to support the procuring of additional or specialist external legal advice as required, this Panel arrangement will conclude on the 31st July 2019. Prior to the expiry of this arrangement, the University is running this competition as a means to establish a new Panel with effect from 1st August 2019. The current spend on the Requirements is approximately PS300,000 per year. The anticipated value of the Requirements is approximately PS1,200,000 over 4 years, between all Lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c89b00f8-1da8-4968-aafe-7415afa88487
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/430562e2-c61f-4494-afdf-9199e569b138
Current Stage
Award
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
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

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 4-5 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
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

BEVAN BRITTAN

EVERSHEDS

GATELEY

HOWES PERCIVAL

MILLS & REEVE

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

SWINDELL & PEARSON

VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS

WRIGHT HASSALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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