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AWARD NOTICE - Provision of Legal Services - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Tender

08 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently focusing on the procurement of legal services under the title "Provision of Legal Services." Located in Aberdeen, UK, this public procurement process is executing an open tender method, with the tender period concluding on 11 December 2017. The awards for this contract have already been completed, with Brodies LLP and Shepherd + Wedderburn LLP selected for different segments of the legal services required. The contract was officially signed on 27 February 2018, and is governed under public law classifications related to the education sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly in areas such as Corporate & Commercial Law, Estates, Property, and Construction Law, as well as Financial Services. Companies that can demonstrate their professional qualifications and meet the financial criteria will be well-positioned to compete. With the potential for contract duration extending up to three years, including optional renewals, this procurement could foster sustained business engagement with the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

AWARD NOTICE - Provision of Legal Services - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Appointment by The University of Aberdeen of Legal Services providers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - Legal Services for University of Aberdeen. Although initially the intention was to award to one supplier, the top two bidders could not be separated on scores so the evaluation panel opted to award to two bidders. Brodies LLP for Estates, Property and Construction Law Services. Shepherd + Wedderburn LLP for Corporate & Commercial Law Services and Financial Services.

Renewal: 2 x optional 1 year extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000518064
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311809
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224274467

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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