Award

Legal Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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05 Feb 2025 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The Open University has concluded the procurement process for providing ad-hoc support to its Legal Services department on research-related contracts. The tender, titled "Legal Services," falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000) and is designated for the South East region of the United Kingdom. Initiated through a direct single tender action method below the threshold, this procurement process reached the award stage, culminating in an active contract with Anderson Law LLP. The contract has a value of £120,000 and spans from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025, with key procurement dates including a tender period ending on 31 July 2024 and the official award date of 5 February 2025.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to enhance their portfolio and gain expertise in handling research-related legal matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this type of contract. The engagement with The Open University, a renowned institution, can serve as a notable reference for future projects, thereby fostering growth and establishing a robust presence in the legal services market. Furthermore, the substantial contract value provides significant revenue potential for the winning business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Ad-hoc support to Legal Services on research related contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb9b610e-4b40-4e50-a4a2-ffad3ae3a36c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf3f050-0fd5-4583-8ef7-757829fb0128
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
fbs-procurement@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDERSON LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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