Tender

Legal Service Framework Agreement

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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29 Aug 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council (BCU) is procuring a multi-provider Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services, particularly under the restricted procedure of the light touch regime in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The agreement covers a wide range of areas split into six lots: Property & Estates, Employment, Education & Student Matters, Commercial/Procurement/Data/Construction Contracts, Consolidated IP (Patents & Trademarks), and a One Stop Shop. The tender process is currently in the update stage and is aimed at legal firms that can offer these services. The contracting authority is Birmingham City University, located at Joseph Priestley Building, Cardigan Street, Birmingham, UK. The latest information was published on 29th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs capable of providing specialised legal services. Firms with strengths in property, employment law, education-related legal matters, commercial contracts, intellectual property, or comprehensive legal services could find this Framework Agreement beneficial. The restricted procedure ensures a competitive yet focused selection process, favouring businesses that can meet the specific criteria set by BCU. Engaging in this procurement process may not only expand business portfolios but also open doors to long-term relationships with a prestigious educational institution.

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Notice Title

Legal Service Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (BCU) wishes to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services. BCU is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). This Framework Agreement is being procured under the restricted procedure (under the light touch regime). The University's requirements for legal services cover a wide range of areas which have been split into six lots: Lot 1 Property & Estates Lot 2 Employment Lot 3 Education, Student Matters Lot 4 Commercial/ Procurement/ Data/ Construction Contracts Lot 5 Consolidated IP (Patents &Trademarks) Lot 6 One Stop Shop

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049679
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027641-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
claire.donnelly@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1213317677

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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