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title: "Legal Services Panel"
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# Legal Services Panel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56865459-7c9e-44a3-90dd-1412b6a77038

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has recently completed its procurement process for a contract titled "Legal Services Panel." This initiative falls under the legal services industry category and is located in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was undertaken through a selective method, following a restricted procedure above threshold, and involved a two-stage process that included shortlisting and tender stages. Contracts have been awarded to five suppliers effective from 1st June 2021 for an initial three-year period, with potential extensions available until 31st May 2026. The total contract value amounts to £2,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with experience in property, employment, commercial, and student-related legal matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as they can benefit from subcontracting opportunities or forming joint ventures with larger firms already appointed to the Legal Services Panel. The expertise required aligns well with businesses capable of delivering comprehensive legal support tailored to the needs of academic institutions, making this an ideal chance for firms looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector services.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the provision of Legal Services to the University of Lincoln. The University has conducted a two stage restricted OJEU process comprising of a shortlisting questionnaire stage followed by a tender and award stage. Supplier's successful at the shortlisting stage were invited to participate in the tender and award stage. The University has awarded contracts to five successful suppliers to form the Legal Services Panel. The panel will provide Legal advice, support and guidance to the University's Colleges and Professional Services departments covering Property, Employment and People, General and Commercial and Student Focused related matters. Contracts have been awarded for an initial three year period from 1st June 2021 to 31st May 2024. There are two further 12 month extension periods available, taking the maximum contract end date to 31st May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d666c66-57e2-440c-9e2b-03a7d7a8119a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BIRKETTS; PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER; PINSENT MASONS; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU; VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d666c66-57e2-440c-9e2b-03a7d7a8119a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d666c66-57e2-440c-9e2b-03a7d7a8119a
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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