Award

HR Legal Services

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2024 at 14:33

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

22 Apr 2024 at 14:20

Tender Notice
Tender

22 Mar 2024 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is seeking to award a contract for comprehensive HR Legal Services under an open procedure for an amount of GBP 300,000. The procurement process, identified by the title "HR Legal Services" and classified under the Legal Services industry category (CPV code 79100000), commenced with a tender period from 22nd March 2024 to 26th April 2024. The contract period is scheduled from 23rd May 2024 to 23rd May 2029, with services to be delivered in Salford, M5 4WT, England. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Eversheds LLP on 22nd July 2024, valued at GBP 430,500.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering HR legal expertise to establish a long-term relationship with a prestigious academic institution. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the University of Salford has identified this category as suitable. The tender's value and contract tenure offer a substantial growth potential for the awarded firm by providing continuous services over a five-year period. Firms with a robust understanding of higher education sector regulations and a strong track record in legal representation and advisory services would be well-positioned to compete for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HR Legal Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint a firm of legal advisers who are able to provide comprehensive advice, representation and assistance in connection with various human resources legal services. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f363c471-4bb4-4955-9316-a01b4041b3c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cb03e1b-34aa-4bfe-8e90-b3a861a5c2a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2029 Over 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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