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title: "Supply of External Legal Support Services"
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# Supply of External Legal Support Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98cf9ac1-1b23-4d28-a009-e01f0650c906

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## Summary

The University of Derby is conducting a procurement process titled "Supply of External Legal Support Services," primarily focused on legal services within the UK. This tender is classified under the CPV code for legal services and is valued at £600,000. The procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate, and it is currently in the award stage with a contract period that commenced on 4th February 2020 and extends until 3rd February 2024. The tender period deadline for submissions was 20th August 2019, with delivery specified for the Derby area (postal code DE22 1GB).

This opportunity presents significant prospects for legal service providers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs). The University requires external legal support for both ad-hoc matters and proactive assistance, which can lead to ongoing relationships and additional work, particularly in areas of training, compliance, and development. Businesses with expertise in contract law, dispute resolution, and legal compliance will find this tender especially relevant, offering them a chance to enhance their visibility and engage with a reputable institution.

## Notice

Whilst the internal Legal Servcies team advises the University on the full range of legal issues faced by the University, there is a requirement for timely external legal support services to complement the department's expertise and capacity. The following are within scope of this procurement: * Ad-hoc legal support on matters as they arise (including contracts and disputes); * Proactive legal support (including notification and education on changes to the law which will affect UoD); * Compliance with Legal Services' procedures (which include approval and execution of contracts procedures) and UoD's invoice settlement processes (including request of purchase orders in advance of starting work and inclusion of detailed narrative on all invoices); * Knowledge, training and skills transfer as required; * Account management, including attendance at review meetings and provision of management information; and * Future development opportunities to allow the University to take advantage of any developments in this area of work which may assist in improving operational performance. Any associated costs must be included in Form T6 Pricing Schedule. This contract will also be utilised by all of the University of Derby subsidiaries and affiliates, should they opt to use the agreement. This includes Derby Theatre and Derby Student Residences Limited. This tender is split into 7 Lots as detailed in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61458f39-f7ea-453f-95d3-a2229c019c30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2020 - 3 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CAPITAL LAW; FLINT BISHOP; PENNINGTONS MANCHES; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61458f39-f7ea-453f-95d3-a2229c019c30
- 15 Jul 2019 at 07:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738b2b11-c27f-4768-9f6e-c201a8210972
- 11 Jul 2019 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738b2b11-c27f-4768-9f6e-c201a8210972

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61458f39-f7ea-453f-95d3-a2229c019c30
  4th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/738b2b11-c27f-4768-9f6e-c201a8210972
  15th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31a54fba-f8cb-4454-9bd7-91e78d172d92
  Oracle eTendering User Guide
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/
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