Tender

Legal Services - 2025

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has initiated an open procedure for the provision of legal services, with the tender now active and documentation available for interested parties. This procurement, under the title "Legal Services - 2025," falls within the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). The legal services required cover the needs of both the University and its subsidiaries, and the tender process is divided into six separate lots. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions closing on 20th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. The geographical location for this procurement is Hertfordshire, UK (postal code AL10 9AB) in the South East region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses to establish or expand their presence in the legal sector by partnering with a prominent educational institution. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in legal advisory and representation services (CPV codes 79110000 and 79111000) would find this opportunity well-suited given their field of expertise. The open procedure allows for a competitive bidding environment where firms can bid for one or multiple lots, providing flexibility and the potential for diverse engagements. This tender not only promises stable, long-term contracts but also the potential for building a reputable client base in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services - 2025

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. These retainers will cover the requirements of both the University and its subsidiaries. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots. The number of appointees per lot is stated in the specification document. Tenders can bid for any combinations of the lots as they see fit. The University will evaluate the tender returns on a per lot basis. Additional information: Tender documentation is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire under the Current Tenders link where you can view the project details. If the tender is of further interest, express an interest in the project and register your organisation with our e-tendering system. Once your registration has been accepted, and you have received your login details by email, you can login to view and download the tender documentation in the My Tenders section of the website. Please note: if you have already registered on the University of Hertfordshire e-tendering portal there is no need to re-register. Simply login using your existing details. An e-mail to the buying organisation requesting inclusion is not acceptable. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc5aceb-8f19-4989-a06a-6c8eae932d09
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Sanid Ahmed
Contact Email
s.ahmed52@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01707 281054

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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