Planning

Provision of Legal Services

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 06:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University is planning to procure legal services, as outlined in the procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Services." This public procurement, scheduled under the planning stage, aims to commence on 2nd March 2026 and will conclude on 1st March 2030. The contract, valued at £2,800,000 GBP, is intended for services within the legal industry category, specifically located in the UKF1 region of the United Kingdom. Potential suppliers should mark their calendars for 1st September 2025, the date for future notices regarding this opportunity. The university, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity, is administratively based at 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ.

This procurement presents a pivotal growth opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector are particularly encouraged to apply, given their suitability to compete in this framework agreement. Businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive legal services may find this four-year contract appealing. Engaging in such procurement not only expands market reach but also fosters long-term collaboration with an esteemed educational institution. Potential bidders are invited to prepare for this forthcoming tender, as it offers both revenue growth and enhanced sector visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

The provision of legal services for Nottingham Trent University

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020672-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ntuprocurement@ntu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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