Tender

PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has initiated a tender for a framework agreement concerning the provision of legal services, labelled PURCH2600. This procurement falls within the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The tender period will close on 21st May 2025 at 12:00 PM, which is also the starting date for the award period. The procurement method employed for this contract is an open procedure. The University of Glasgow's Procurement Office, situated at Tay House, Glasgow, oversees this process with Stephen Otiende as the contact person.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services that are looking to expand their client base and engage in long-term contracts. Companies with capabilities in legal consulting, dispute resolution, and other legal services would find this tender particularly lucrative. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate robust performance terms, substantial insurance coverage, and a commitment to community benefits and the University’s values and ethics stand a good chance of succeeding. This is a framework agreement spanning three years with possible extensions (up to three additional years), making it suitable for well-established legal firms with experience in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. SPD returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2600 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services for the period of 3 years with the option to extend 3 x 12 months. Although this procurement is being conducted under the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation (CPN), in accordance with Regulation 30 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (the Regulations), it is structured differently from a typical CPN process, where only shortlisted bidders are invited to tender. This approach has been adopted to enhance the efficiency of evaluating supplier responses across both stages (SPD and ITT). Despite this structure, the process will remain transparent, ensuring equal treatment and fairness for all bidders, in line with the principles of procurement set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. To clarify, the University intends to: - Seek initial bids as part of the submission of requests to participate/SPD returns at Stage 0. - Apply a minimum pass/fail threshold of 70% on the total SPD score. Only bids from bidders who successfully progress to Stage 1 will be opened and evaluated. Bidders who are unsuccessful at Stage 0 will be notified, and their initial bids will not be considered or opened. - Bidders are required to submit their SPD Capability responses and their ITT Technical responses as two separate documents. Any bids not submitted in this format will not be considered for evaluation.

Renewal: with the option to extend 3 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796729
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528671
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Stephen Otiende
Contact Email
stephen.otiende@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304012

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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