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# NTU/21/2002/DS

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f88adbe-2537-4b53-b9b2-2adb636c71ed

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is currently engaged in a public procurement process to establish a multi-provider agreement for legal services, specifically under the tender titled "NTU/21/2002/DS". This procurement falls under the legal services industry category and is based in Nottingham, England. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a total estimated value of £3,800,000 over the framework’s lifespan. The agreement is set to commence on 2nd March 2022, lasting for an initial period of two years, potentially extending to four years based on supplier performance. Interested suppliers were invited to submit tenders by the deadline of 2nd September 2021, using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure.

The opportunity to supply legal services offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for law firms that can deliver cost-effective solutions while demonstrating an understanding of NTU's operational goals and requirements. Suitable competitors may include both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing legal expertise across various specialisations, including property law, HR, and dispute resolution. Firms that can complement NTU's in-house legal team or provide innovative, value-added services will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive tendering process.

## Notice

Nottingham Trent University wishes to establish a multi-provider agreement for the provision of Legal Services. The University will work closely with the chosen Suppliers throughout the term of the Framework Agreement to achieve greater value for money for the University. It is estimated that NTU spends over the framework lifespan of PS3,800,000 on Legal Services and is inviting Suppliers to Tender for the provision of these services under an Agreement that will run initially for two years, up to a maximum period of four years, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of volume or usage levels under the Agreement. The Framework Agreement will allow qualifying firms to supply the services identified in the technical specification, on the agreed terms and for the duration of the Framework Agreement period. NTU will engage Providers by placing individual assignments/instructions under the terms of the Agreement. The Tenderer shall be required to deliver a cost effective service that maximises value for money for NTU through the delivery of a timely, effective, up-to-date and quality service. It is critical that the Tenderer develops an understanding of the organisational aims, tasks and risks, the working environment and culture and requirements of NTU. The services may be ad-hoc, project-related, routine, or related to ongoing activities. Tenderers may typically be used to complement and/or supplement NTU's own in-house legal team. Project related work may require the Tenderers' personnel or nominated third party to participate as members of project teams or project boards. The University's Human Resource department wish to appoint one Supplier (Lot 2b) to act on the basis of an agreed retention service agreement. In exchange of the monthly retainer fee, the University expects the appointed Supplier to demonstrate their added value propositions including Service Level turnarounds, staff development and access to suitable qualified lawyers in a range of disciplines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f00f4-664b-41be-a1dd-00e99b95290a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,800,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BARKER BRETTELL; BROWNE JACOBSON; EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL; FREETHS; MILLS & REEVE; PINSENT MASONS; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU; VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS; WILSON GUNN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2022 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f00f4-664b-41be-a1dd-00e99b95290a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/553f00f4-664b-41be-a1dd-00e99b95290a
  25th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ntu/aspx/Home

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