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title: "GB-Gateshead: Legal Services"
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# GB-Gateshead: Legal Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bbf35d2-5781-4212-bc74-c1eda1060553

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## Summary

Gateshead College is actively seeking comprehensive legal services through an open procurement process. This tender, published on 20th August 2024, is categorised under legal services (CPV code: 79100000) and is segmented into three specific lots: employment, property, and general legal services. The procurement is managed under an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Interested bidders must submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 20th September 2024, with the contract commencing on 6th January 2025 and concluding on 5th January 2028. The services are to be delivered within the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract value ranges from £100,000 to £500,000.

This tender presents a vital opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in the education sector, to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector. Given the absence of in-house legal expertise at Gateshead College, firms with substantial experience in employment, property, and general legal matters relevant to the Further Education sector in England are strongly encouraged to apply. SMEs looking to grow their business through public sector contracts will find this tender an ideal prospect, provided they meet the specified criteria and can demonstrate their capability to deliver high-quality legal services.

## Notice

Gateshead College requires comprehensive legal advice and services. The College does not have any in-house legal personnel, therefore all matters requiring the support of legal professionals are outsourced. Firms must have detailed knowledge and expertise in the law relating to the Further Education sector in England. This Contract has been divided into three lots: Lot 1 - Legal Services: Employment Lot 2 - Legal Services: Property Lot 3 - Legal Services: General Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd02a4a-f4df-4c1b-bf40-ca6e3d3f80a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD COLLEGE |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd02a4a-f4df-4c1b-bf40-ca6e3d3f80a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbd02a4a-f4df-4c1b-bf40-ca6e3d3f80a6
  20th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Gateshead:-Legal-Services/38G6HZ7758
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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