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EC1035 Legal Services 2025

University of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Feb 2025 at 12:06

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20 Aug 2024 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint up to four firms to a single lot framework for external legal services under the tender title "EC1035 Legal Services 2025." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79111000 for legal advisory services, is part of an open procedure focusing on services within the education sector. The contract includes various legal services ranging from ad-hoc advice and representation to complex legal cases. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement stage is active with a tender period ending on 23rd September 2024. The overall contract value is £3,500,000, lasting 1080 days with a potential 12-month extension option. Key deadlines include the submission due date on 23rd September 2024 and the award period starting on the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms looking to expand their client base within the education sector. It seeks comprehensive legal services, suitable for medium to large legal firms, capable of handling both routine cases and complex legal matters. The contract emphasises technical competency, with 90% of award criteria based on quality and 10% on price. Businesses with the ability to provide extensive legal advice across various jurisdictions, equipped with valid practising certificates in Scots or English law, will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth. Additionally, involvement in community benefit initiatives can further enhance a firm’s competitiveness in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EC1035 Legal Services 2025

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters. Information regarding the three key University stakeholders for this requirement can be found at: - Legal Services: https://www.ed.ac.uk/legal-services - Estates Department: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings - Human Resources: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources Full details of the scope of the service requirement, including that of the key stakeholders above, can be found in Schedule 3 of the ITT. **Supplier Presentation / Interviews ** As part of supplier responses to this ITT the University will requires suppliers to individually attend a presentation and Q&A session at the University on w/c 30th September. Invites will be sent out the week prior, following receipt of compliant bids. Further information on this can also be found in the ITT document.

Options: 12-month extension option available.

Renewal: 12 month further extension option in contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049242
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007381-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Brodies LLP

Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP

Shepherd and Wedderburn

Further Information

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