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External Legal Resource Part 2

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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07 Aug 2024 at 16:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex (THE) has recently completed a procurement process titled "External Legal Resource Part 2" for legal services. This tender falls under the legal services industry category (CPV: 79100000) and is located in Brighton, England. The procurement, which was at the award stage, involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates included the end of the tender period on 1st August 2024 and the commencement of the contract period from 5th August 2024 until 4th August 2026. The total value of the contract is £12,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in various legal disciplines such as commercial law, contract law, corporate law, employment law, information technology, and more. Companies with expertise in higher education law, intellectual property, and litigation would find this tender particularly relevant. Although the contract has been awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP, the framework agreement method used indicates potential future opportunities for legal firms on similar frameworks. SMEs, given their suitability noted in the procurement details, may find additional opportunities arising within this procurement framework to support public institutions like the University of Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Resource Part 2

Notice Description

For the provision of legal services support across a broad range of University activities as an additional legal resource to the University Office of General Counsel for both overflow, beyond the in house capacity, and subject matter expertise where necessary. The likely scope of commercial legal services may include, but is not limited to: Commercial, contract and corporate law; employment law; information technology; litigation and dispute resolution; intellectual property; public procurement; real estate and construction; planning; projects; education and higher education law; charity law and media matters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed09f37c-1438-42a3-aaac-b7e0cb0faed7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3dd757-ef25-4ced-b948-b028a976f3e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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