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Legal Services - 2025

University of Hertfordshire

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Sep 2025 at 16:07

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17 Feb 2025 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has completed a tender process for the procurement of legal services with the aim of establishing retainers with multiple suppliers. This procurement exercise falls under the services category, specifically focusing on legal services, and covers both the University's needs and those of its subsidiaries. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting initially for three years with a potential extension of two additional years based on performance, totalling a maximum duration of five years. The procurement, achieved through an open procedure, was organised into six separate lots, each awarded to various suppliers including HCR Legal LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, Mills & Reeve LLP, Veale Wasbrough Vizards, and Cleveland Scott York LLP. The contracts were signed on 1st August 2025, with the procurement status now marked as complete.

This tender process creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in various branches of legal services such as Commercial and Corporate Law, Employment Law, Estates and Property Law, and more. With contracts valued at up to GBP 800,000 per lot, this procurement is especially suited for firms that can provide niche legal expertise and who are looking to expand their client bases within the educational sector. Both large enterprises and SMEs can find opportunities in this tender, with several lots awarded to a mix of such businesses, offering avenues for established firms and smaller specialised entities to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with a reputable institution like the University of Hertfordshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services - 2025

Notice Description

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. These retainers will cover the requirements of both the University and its subsidiaries. It is anticipated that the contract will run from the 1st August 2025 for an initial period of three (3) years until 31st July 2028. At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. The contract duration is a maximum of five years.The tender was divided into the following six (6) separate lots. The number of appointees per lot is stated in the specification document. Tenders can bid for any combinations of the lots as they see fit. The University will evaluate the tender returns on a per lot basis.

Lot Information

Commercial and Corporate Law

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This Lot covers Commercial and Corporate Law.

Renewal: At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. The contract duration is a maximum of five years.

Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This lot is for legal services of Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law.

Employment Law

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This Lot is for Employment Law Services.

Dispute Resolution and Litigation

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This lot is for Dispute Resolution and Litigation Services.

Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law)

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This lot is for Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law) Services.

Patent Attorney

The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This lot is for Patent Attorney Legal Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052915-2025
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
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
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 Hertfordshire
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Browne Jacobson LLP

Cleveland Scott York LLP

HCR Legal LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP

Veale Wasbrough Vizards

Further Information

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