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title: "External Legal Services - AWARD"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING"
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# External Legal Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f16aae5-13dd-4f51-bd75-de6202916252

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield has completed the procurement process for external legal services under an open procedure. The tender, titled "External Legal Services - AWARD," was officially awarded on 31st January 2022 and has a contract period starting from 1st February 2022 to 31st January 2025. This procurement falls within the legal services industry category, with specific legal requirements encompassing areas such as student affairs, governance, property matters, and data protection. The relevant delivery location is Huddersfield, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that provide legal services. Businesses with expertise in a diverse range of legal sectors, such as employment, intellectual property, and statutory compliance, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts related to this procurement. Engaging with the University of Huddersfield can lead to ongoing partnerships and an expansion of services within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint suitable supplier(s) to provide external legal services to support existing in-house legal provision. The University's requirement for legal services covers a broad spectrum and may include: Student Affairs, Statutory Framework and Governance, Property Matters, Employment & Personnel Matters, Company & Commercial Matters, Charities Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, Statutory Compliance, Licensing, Financial Matters, International, Data Protection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80da0e3-6bab-4ada-a7b8-a473fb7cb536 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS; MILLS & REEVE; PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80da0e3-6bab-4ada-a7b8-a473fb7cb536

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80da0e3-6bab-4ada-a7b8-a473fb7cb536
  9th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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