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title: "WSMD - External Legal Support"
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# WSMD - External Legal Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48d64be5-a353-4c00-8a43-c78f1ae6b95d

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## Summary

The University of Sussex awarded a contract for external legal support related to the West Slope Development project. The procurement method used was direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value was £78,600 GBP, and the contract period spans from February 1, 2024, to December 31, 2028. The tender deadline was January 31, 2024. The University of Sussex was the buying organisation, located in Brighton, England. The industry category for the procurement was legal services.

This tender for external legal support by the University of Sussex presents an opportunity for law firms, particularly those offering legal services, to compete. The tender is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in providing legal support services for specific projects can benefit from participating in this tender, taking into account the specified contract period and value. Understanding the procurement stage and method is crucial for businesses looking to engage with the University of Sussex on legal service contracts.

## Notice

External legal support on the West Slope Development - Post Financial Close

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e659009-eab2-452e-882a-0ffb25ddafe9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,600 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2024 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e659009-eab2-452e-882a-0ffb25ddafe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e659009-eab2-452e-882a-0ffb25ddafe9
  24th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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