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title: "GB-Bath: Libel Legal Services"
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published: "2019-07-11"
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# GB-Bath: Libel Legal Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2da9540-680e-4fc6-a6bd-611263708bfc

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## Summary

The University of Bath recently completed a procurement process for Libel Legal Services, classified under legal advisory and information services. This open tender, with a contract value of £50,000, was initiated to provide libel advice services, and it concluded on 10th July 2019. The contract is set to run from 2nd September 2019 to 30th April 2022, with delivery expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly valuable for legal firms specialising in libel and media law, especially those able to navigate the complexities of such cases. As the procurement utilised an open procedure, it invites a range of legal service providers to consider participating in future tenders that may arise. The winning supplier, Simons Muirhead & Burton Ltd, exemplifies the types of established legal firms positioned to bid for similar contracts that can enhance their portfolio and contribute to business growth in this niche market.

## Notice

Libel Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5acaf555-38a2-4c5c-a9a0-fd54acd49af6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMONS MUIRHEAD & BURTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2019 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5acaf555-38a2-4c5c-a9a0-fd54acd49af6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5acaf555-38a2-4c5c-a9a0-fd54acd49af6
  11th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=413243412
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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