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title: "Off Campus Residential Sales - External Legal Support"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
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# Off Campus Residential Sales - External Legal Support

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-951c2f13-08c6-4287-83ef-08da627d8338

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for the "Off Campus Residential Sales - External Legal Support" project. This tender falls under the legal services industry category, classified using CPV code 79100000. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation, below the threshold. The tender period ended on 7 January 2025, and the contract period is from 15 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The procurement was conducted in the Brighton area, with services required to be delivered to postal code BN1 9RH. The total contract value is £35,836.80.

This tender presents notable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in legal services, particularly those with experience in residential sales. By participating in such projects, businesses can establish or strengthen relationships with prominent institutions like the University of Sussex, which can serve as significant endorsements. Suitable businesses for such a tender would include legal firms with expertise in property law and those capable of providing comprehensive legal support for residential projects. The awarded supplier for this contract is Shakespeare Martineau Solicitors, a large Birmingham-based legal firm. This contract can enhance business growth through increased visibility and proven experience in handling substantial legal projects.

## Notice

Legal services to support the off campus residentials project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06ac76dd-dd50-4166-8ed9-8d37b0d8f9e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,836 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,836 |
| 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 | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 12:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06ac76dd-dd50-4166-8ed9-8d37b0d8f9e1
- 17 Jan 2025 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06ac76dd-dd50-4166-8ed9-8d37b0d8f9e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06ac76dd-dd50-4166-8ed9-8d37b0d8f9e1
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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