Award

EC1035 Legal Services 2025

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for EC1035 Legal Services 2025, appointing a panel of up to four firms to provide external legal services. This single-lot framework covers a broad range of legal services, from ad-hoc advice to complex contractual and corporate matters. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in an award date of 1 February 2025, with the contract valued at £3,200,000. Key suppliers include Brodies LLP, Morton Fraser MacRoberts LLP, Pinsent Masons LLP, and Shepherd and Wedderburn. The entire process pertains to the services industry, specifically legal services, and is located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services. Firms capable of providing comprehensive legal advice across various matters, including international and non-UK jurisdictions, are well-suited to compete in such procurement exercises. Additionally, the inclusion of a community benefits requirement presents further opportunities for firms dedicated to delivering community benefit outcomes. Participation in this tender process not only secures potential financial gain but also positions firms as preferred legal advisors for one of the UK's prominent educational institutions, thus contributing to long-term business growth and sector reputation.

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Notice Title

EC1035 Legal Services 2025

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters. Information regarding the three key University stakeholders for this requirement can be found at: - Legal Services: https://www.ed.ac.uk/legal-services - Estates Department: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/estates-buildings - Human Resources: http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/human-resources Full details of the scope of the service requirement, including that of the key stakeholders above, can be found in Schedule 3 of the ITT. **Supplier Presentation / Interviews ** As part of supplier responses to this ITT the University will requires suppliers to individually attend a presentation and Q&A session at the University on w/c 30th September. Invites will be sent out the week prior, following receipt of compliant bids. Further information on this can also be found in the ITT document.

Options: 12-month extension option available.

Renewal: 12 month further extension option in contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775659
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524774
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
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20251 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 EDINBURGH
Contact Name
John Porter
Contact Email
john.porter@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316501000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland, TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BRODIES

MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS

PINSENT MASONS

SHEPHERD AND WEDDERBURN

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512483
    EC1035 Legal Services 2025 - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524774
    EC1035 Legal Services 2025 - The University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a panel of up to 4 firms to a single lot framework for provision of external legal services to the University. Services in scope will range from ad-hoc advice and representation pertaining to individual casework/transactions, to complex legal advice on contractual, collective and corporate matters.

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