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title: "Contract and Estates-related Legal Services - AWARD"
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# Contract and Estates-related Legal Services - AWARD

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52d483eb-6ae3-4fc0-adae-e56e4729ce6b

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking to award a contract for legal services related to its Facilities Team, with the tender titled "Contract and Estates-related Legal Services - AWARD". This procurement falls under the legal services industry category, specifically targeting contractors capable of providing legal advisory services. The contract, which is expected to be valued between £50,000 and £100,000 per annum, is set to have a term of two years initially with the possibility of annual extensions up to a maximum of five years. The procurement process is currently complete, with the award announced on 13 March 2020, following an open procedure that closed for submissions on 16 October 2019. The delivery addresses associated with the contract include multiple regions, covering areas within the UK as well as British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in construction and lease agreements, to expand their client base by partnering with a major educational institution. Businesses that offer legal advisory services, particularly in the context of commercial leases and construction contracts, would find themselves well-positioned to compete for this framework agreement. Furthermore, firms that understand the unique needs of educational entities and have experience in managing legal services for similar organisations will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

Lancaster University intends to appoint a provider of legal services to support its Facilities Team. This shall include, but is not limited to, putting in place contracts (mainly JCT) for construction projects and related ad-hoc legal advice. The University also requires assistance in creating and executing leases for its commercial tenants. Value: circa PS50,000 to PS100,000 per annum Term 2 years initial plus annual extensions up to a maximum of 5 years Please note that this procurement exercise is to establish a single supplier framework from which we can call off. It is not for one specific piece of work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feec6ab8-20e3-415c-873b-ab4ff929ebbf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2019 - 17 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feec6ab8-20e3-415c-873b-ab4ff929ebbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feec6ab8-20e3-415c-873b-ab4ff929ebbf
  13th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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