Award

Legal Services

WESTON COLLEGE

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Award

18 Aug 2025 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

Weston College, a prominent educational institution in Weston-super-Mare, is responsible for the procurement process titled "Legal Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the legal industry, and aims to serve nearly 30,000 students nationwide. The procurement process, initially tagged with a tender date of 12th June 2025 and concluded with an award on 18th August 2025, follows an open competition below threshold method and encompasses four Lots: HR Matters, General/Education, Contract Management, and Property and Land. The contract commences on 1st September 2025 for a duration of three years with a potential one-year renewal. The legal services will be provided by Shakespeare Martineau LLP, underscoring an active and comprehensive engagement with legal matters defined within various Lots, catering to locations within the United Kingdom, predominantly focusing on the UKK12 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal service providers looking to expand into the education sector or enhance their current portfolio with a substantial client such as Weston College. Businesses with expertise in areas like employment law, compliance, contract management, and property law are particularly well-suited for this procurement, as these skills align closely with the specified categories. The process encourages suppliers to offer added value by proposing innovative solutions and promoting sustainability, making it appealing for firms dedicated to impactful community engagement and innovative service delivery. Engaging in this tender can bolster a business's profile, offering a platform to contribute not only professional services but also social value through educational support and initiatives.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Weston College Group is a college of further and higher education providing education and vocational training to nearly 30,000 learners across the country. The college puts the learner first and is entrepreneurial in its approach and innovative in its thinking. The college is ambitious and aspirational and is responsive to the needs of students, staff, businesses, and the community. The contract will commence on 01/09/2025 for a term of 3 years + 1 year. The successful contractor will be required to provide legal services that meet the requirements of the specification from the contract commencement, across the following Lots: * Lot 1 - HR Matters * Lot 2 - General / Education * Lot 3 - Contract Management * Lot 4 - Property and Land

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05475a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049367-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
wcgtender@weston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01934 411411

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE
Postcode
BS23 2AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

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