--- title: "1778/YW - Legal Services Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f06354b-3f1b-40a8-b0a8-5f5c2e2205ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f06354b-3f1b-40a8-b0a8-5f5c2e2205ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f06354b-3f1b-40a8-b0a8-5f5c2e2205ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f06354b-3f1b-40a8-b0a8-5f5c2e2205ed.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2018-10-09" --- # 1778/YW - Legal Services Framework Agreement Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f06354b-3f1b-40a8-b0a8-5f5c2e2205ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f06354b-3f1b-40a8-b0a8-5f5c2e2205ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f06354b-3f1b-40a8-b0a8-5f5c2e2205ed.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has initiated an open tender process for the creation of a Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services, titled "1778/YW - Legal Services Framework Agreement". This procurement, classified under legal advisory services, is based in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on Monday, 30th April 2018 at 12 noon (UK time), with a total contract value of £5,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2018 and will extend until 31st July 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly SMEs, to engage with a major public institution and enhance their portfolio. Companies specialising in legal advisory and information services are well-suited to compete, as the tender seeks providers capable of meeting diverse legal needs. Participants should prepare to submit their proposals via the University's e-tendering system, ensuring they align their offerings with the requirements detailed in the tender documentation. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the University Secretary's Office for the creation of a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an E.U. Open Tender exercise. The ITT and full specification can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Monday 30th April 2018 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: This is an E.U. Open Tender exercise. The ITT and full specification can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6fd558-3b36-4504-b683-ba93fa6fc250 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,000,000 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | CMS CAMERON MCKENNA; PINSENT MASONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2018 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6fd558-3b36-4504-b683-ba93fa6fc250 - 3 Apr 2018 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cbcf8a7-16bb-46c3-99f4-52cb05ff622f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f6fd558-3b36-4504-b683-ba93fa6fc250 9th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cbcf8a7-16bb-46c3-99f4-52cb05ff622f 3rd April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Your tender response must be submitted through the University's on line e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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