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title: "The Provision of External Legal Resource"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-629ea72b-c13a-40eb-9531-38882e70e565"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2024-05-30"
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# The Provision of External Legal Resource

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-629ea72b-c13a-40eb-9531-38882e70e565

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has awarded a contract for "The Provision of External Legal Resource" in the legal services category. The contract value is £600,000, with a procurement method of "selective" through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on December 7, 2022, and the contract runs from December 8, 2022, to December 7, 2026. The buying organisation is the University of Sussex, located in Brighton, England.

This tender offers opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those experienced in external legal resource provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the contract's suitability for them. The University of Sussex seeks high-quality legal services providers who can deliver the required external legal resources efficiently and effectively.

## Notice

The Provision of External Legal Resource

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7ab656-3b67-4630-a0d8-f745c0e895ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2022 - 7 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £720,000 |
| 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 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 | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 13:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7ab656-3b67-4630-a0d8-f745c0e895ba
- 1 Jun 2023 at 11:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7ab656-3b67-4630-a0d8-f745c0e895ba
- 27 Apr 2023 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7ab656-3b67-4630-a0d8-f745c0e895ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa7ab656-3b67-4630-a0d8-f745c0e895ba
  30th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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