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title: "514 Legal Services Provider"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
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# 514 Legal Services Provider

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-75ef82a3-1b89-4dd1-99ff-4095d0b445ac

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is seeking a provider for legal services under the title "514 Legal Services Provider." This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000, is part of the services industry and was completed with a budget of £2,000,000. The tender process began on September 1, 2020, with the contract period extending until August 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on June 12, 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are deemed suitable to compete for this contract. Firms that offer extensive experience in higher education legal matters or similar sector expertise would be particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and expand their client base. Furthermore, the nature of the services required may also invite collaboration among smaller legal firms looking to pool resources and expertise.

## Notice

Provide Legal Services to Aston University

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2152c4e-6e66-49ff-aefc-924e80d263a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2020 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2152c4e-6e66-49ff-aefc-924e80d263a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2152c4e-6e66-49ff-aefc-924e80d263a2
  11th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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