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title: "Provision of Legal Services - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-11531954-2fbc-4e29-beea-6a91f3bd7d7e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBY COLLEGE"
published: "2021-06-09"
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# Provision of Legal Services - AWARD

Buyer: DERBY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11531954-2fbc-4e29-beea-6a91f3bd7d7e

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## Summary

The Derby College Group has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services, culminating in an agreement dated 9th June 2021. This open procurement process, classified under legal services, has a contract value of £45,000, with a minimum threshold of £35,000. The awarded contract commenced on 1st April 2021 and will remain active until 31st March 2024. The services will be provided at locations within Derby, East Midlands, United Kingdom, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 24th February 2021.

This legal services contract presents an opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in employment and HR services, to engage with public organisations. Firms that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially accessible, given the suitability noted for SMEs. Competitive legal providers who can offer general legal services and advice, particularly on a retainer basis, will be well-positioned to benefit from this contract’s duration and associated tasks.

## Notice

Provision of a range of general legal services and advice, including the provision of a HR/employment advice service on a retainer basis, to the Derby College Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fd4e7d-0e6a-4ff2-bc98-168301f32487 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBY COLLEGE |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE24 8JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Alvaston North |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | FLINT BISHOP; FREETHS; GELDARDS; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2021 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fd4e7d-0e6a-4ff2-bc98-168301f32487

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fd4e7d-0e6a-4ff2-bc98-168301f32487
  9th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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