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# Provision of Legal Services Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84a230b1-7f08-47c8-8aa5-92b8c3d29abe

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Legal Services Framework", which falls under the legal services industry category. This procurement is at the Award stage, with a completion date of 4th January 2021 and a contract period extending until 3rd January 2025. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £1,400,000 and a minimum value of £800,000. The services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the University's Exeter location.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms experienced in various sectors, particularly those specialising in property, employment, commercial/contractual matters, and patent services. Businesses that can provide high-quality legal advice and demonstrate expertise within the higher education sector will be particularly well-suited for this tender. The University aims to build strong partnerships with selected Panel firms, offering a chance for firms to secure long-term contracts that reflect their capacity to deliver cost-effective, timely, and expert legal support.

## Notice

The University of Exeter and its entities are looking to appoint a number of Panel firms across 4 Lots: 1: Property and Estates 2: Employment and Higher Education 3: Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property 4: Patent Services For Lots 1-3, the University intends to appoint two Panel firms to whom work will be allocated at the discretion of Legal Services; for Lot 4, the intention is to appoint four three Panel firms, again, to whom work will be allocated at Legal Services' discretion. For higher-value work, the University may seek quotations from all firms on the panel for a particular 'Lot' to ensure best value. A Panel firm can be appointed to more than one Lot. The University's key objectives in contracting for the provision of legal services are as follows: * to obtain high quality, pragmatic and commercially focussed legal advice from HE Sector experts to supplement the internal advisory services; * to ensure that legal advice is obtained at the right level of expertise, experience and at the right cost in the context of the HE sector; * to develop strong relationships with Panel firms and individuals through the provision of a dedicated team, leading to mutual trust, shared understanding of the University's business needs and risk-sharing; * to ensure that the University is considered a priority and prestigious client by its Panel firms and that Panel firms have the capacity to provide a consistently efficient, timely and cost-effective service ; * to achieve flexibility in billing structures - e.g. through the use of fixed rates or capped rates in addition to discounted hourly rates, together with full, transparent and accurate monthly reporting to Legal Services on the level of costs and breakdown of work undertaken by Panel firms; * to provide 'added value' to Legal Services and the University more generally; * and to ensure that Panel firms have the appropriate brand and reputation to reflect the University's Global and National status

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d496af-60d8-4eb5-b6ab-8c350d596a16 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 3 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,000 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | APPLEYARD LEES; GREAVES AND BREWSTER; MICHELMORES; MILLS AND REEVE; PENNINGTONS MANCHES COOPER; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU; WILSON GUNN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d496af-60d8-4eb5-b6ab-8c350d596a16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08d496af-60d8-4eb5-b6ab-8c350d596a16
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34978&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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