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RB715 Legal Services Framework

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

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Award

28 Jun 2024 at 13:05

Tender

16 Jan 2024 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Leeds Beckett University has completed a tender process for the RB715 Legal Services Framework, aiming to establish a framework of law firms for legal services provision. The procurement covers five lots, including Commercial, Corporate, and Regulatory services, HEI Specific services, Employment and Pensions, Protection of Intellectual Property, and Property, Estates, and Construction. The contract value amounts to £30,000 GBP for each lot. This procurement has reached the award stage with active contracts signed on June 27, 2024, with five suppliers selected through an open procedure.

Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly in the areas of commercial law, employment law, intellectual property law, and property law, can seize growth opportunities through this tender. Companies that are experienced in providing legal advice, contract drafting, and litigation services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process led by Leeds Beckett University. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing various legal service providers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to participate and potentially expand their client base.

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Notice Title

RB715 Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The University wish to set up a framework of law firms for the provision of legal services. On each legal service instruction, the University will select a law firm from any one of the law firms that are successful in this tender process. Tenderers can apply for one or more of the 5 lots.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Commercial, corporate and regulatory

*Collaborative and consultancy activities *Research agreements *Intellectual property rights *Data protection and Freedom of Information *Confidentiality and NDAs *Corporate and charity governance *The University's trading subsidiaries *Company law and company secretarial advice *Banking *Disputes in relation to any of the above Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PE5MQFADY8

Renewal: This is a 2 year contract with a 2 year extension available

Lot 2 HEI Specific

*OfS regulation and compliance *Consumer law *Degree Apprenticeships *Student Contract and associated policies *Complaints and litigation *Disciplinary matters

Renewal: This is an initial 2 year framework with a 2 year extension available

Lot 3 Employment and Pensions

*Employment and secondment contracts *Equality and diversity *TUPE *Pensions *Organisational change *Outsourcing / contracting out *Staff grievances and employment tribunals *Whistleblowing

Renewal: This is an initial 2 year framework with a 2 year extension available

Lot 4 Protection of Intellectual Property

*Trademarks advice and registration *Patents advice and registration *Exploitation of intellectual property rights

Renewal: This is a 2 year initial framework with a 2 year extension available

Lot 5 Property, estates, and construction

*Acquisitions and disposals *Leases, licences, conveyancing *Landlord and tenant matters *Site/property development/redevelopment *Construction contracts and procurement *Disputes in relation to any of the above

Renewal: This is a 2 year initial framework with a 2 year extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042d97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019818-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Russell Brewood
Contact Email
r.brewood@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+113 8124634

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3HE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

CLARION SOLICITORS

DAVITT JONES BOULD

FREETHS

HILL DICKINSON

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

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