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title: "Framework Agreement for Legal Services - One Stop Shop"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY"
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# Framework Agreement for Legal Services - One Stop Shop

Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c197d675-7d09-4640-9502-15331bbeac1c

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## Summary

The Liverpool John Moores University has awarded a Framework Agreement for Legal Services - One Stop Shop to external legal services providers. The contract duration is 48 months, with a total contract value of £250,000. The procurement method used was a selective process with a restricted procedure. The contract period starts on 5th February 2024 and ends on 4th February 2028. The tender deadline was on 15th November 2023, and the contract was awarded on 27th February 2024.

This opportunity presents a chance for legal services businesses, particularly those specialising in legal advice related to commercial and employment matters, to engage in a long-term contract supporting the university's Legal Services Team. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the contract's framework agreement nature. Businesses located in the North West region or elsewhere in the UK can benefit from this procurement opportunity in the legal services industry. Suppliers awarded the contract include Weightmans LLP, Mills & Reeve LLP, Shakespeare Martineau LLP, and Brodies LLP.

## Notice

The Liverpool John Moores University's Legal Services Team ("LST") is part of the Legal and Governance service division and consists of a small team of lawyers providing advice to the University on all its legal matters. Any matters that require external legal support are instructed out through the LST. The LST is headed by the Head of Legal and Deputy General Counsel, and consists of several commercial and employment solicitors, supported by the team's PA. The University Secretary and General Counsel oversees the Legal and Governance Services division. Our objectives are to: * deliver high quality and timely legal solutions to colleagues across LJMU * work closely with partners to ensure that LJMU's strategic aims are met and support colleagues to make better-informed decisions * promote an awareness of the legal implications of activities and decisions, ensuring any risks are identified promptly and mitigated effectively * pro-actively support our colleagues by providing innovative and creative legal solutions to practical issues * ensure legal and regulatory compliance and promote good governance * advise LJMU, its subsidiaries and associated companies * provide advice to the Board of Governors, its Executive Officers, Directors and Faculty and Professional Services staff. The University intends to appoint up to four external legal services providers to the Legal Services - One Stop Shop Framework agreement. The establishment of this Framework Agreement will support the University's legal team in the provisions of legal support. The duration of the contract will be 48 months Additional information: Please do not make direct contact with the Buyer All queries must be submitted via 'correspondence' on In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b2068e-820f-40f1-bf01-8151e9d41213 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £838 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L2 2QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BRODIES; MILLS & REEVE; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2024 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b2068e-820f-40f1-bf01-8151e9d41213
- 16 Oct 2023 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec840714-28b0-4a42-bbd5-b68f6dd5a586

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09b2068e-820f-40f1-bf01-8151e9d41213
  28th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec840714-28b0-4a42-bbd5-b68f6dd5a586
  16th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/Home
  At stage one the SQ only should be completed, the rest of the tender pack is provided for information purposes

## Notice URLs

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

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