--- title: "Provision of Legal Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e42a1784-8080-4595-9750-98639594a195" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e42a1784-8080-4595-9750-98639594a195" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e42a1784-8080-4595-9750-98639594a195.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e42a1784-8080-4595-9750-98639594a195.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2020-10-21" --- # Provision of Legal Services Framework Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e42a1784-8080-4595-9750-98639594a195 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e42a1784-8080-4595-9750-98639594a195) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e42a1784-8080-4595-9750-98639594a195.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of legal services, titled "Provision of Legal Services Framework." This procurement falls under the legal services industry and is located in the South West region of England. The tender is currently in the active planning stage, with bids due by 20 November 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,400,000, and it will cover various areas of legal expertise across four specific Lots: Property and Estates, Employment and Higher Education, Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property, and Patent Services. The contract period is set to commence on 8 January 2021 and will last until 7 January 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their portfolios, particularly those with expertise in higher education and commercial legal matters. Firms available to undertake work across multiple Lots will find this particularly beneficial, as the University aims to establish strong, long-term relationships with its chosen Panel firms. The flexible approach to billing and the focus on high-quality, commercially focused legal advice makes it attractive for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal sector, fostering potential growth within this niche market. ## Notice The University of Exeter and its entities are looking to appoint a number of Panel firms across 4 Lots: 1: Property and Estates 2: Employment and Higher Education 3: Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property 4: Patent Services For Lots 1-3, the University intends to appoint two Panel firms to whom work will be allocated at the discretion of Legal Services; for Lot 4, the intention is to appoint four three Panel firms, again, to whom work will be allocated at Legal Services' discretion. For higher-value work, the University may seek quotations from all firms on the panel for a particular 'Lot' to ensure best value. A Panel firm can be appointed to more than one Lot. The University's key objectives in contracting for the provision of legal services are as follows: * to obtain high quality, pragmatic and commercially focussed legal advice from HE Sector experts to supplement the internal advisory services; * to ensure that legal advice is obtained at the right level of expertise, experience and at the right cost in the context of the HE sector; * to develop strong relationships with Panel firms and individuals through the provision of a dedicated team, leading to mutual trust, shared understanding of the University's business needs and risk-sharing; * to ensure that the University is considered a priority and prestigious client by its Panel firms and that Panel firms have the capacity to provide a consistently efficient, timely and cost-effective service ; * to achieve flexibility in billing structures - e.g. through the use of fixed rates or capped rates in addition to discounted hourly rates, together with full, transparent and accurate monthly reporting to Legal Services on the level of costs and breakdown of work undertaken by Panel firms; * to provide 'added value' to Legal Services and the University more generally; * and to ensure that Panel firms have the appropriate brand and reputation to reflect the University's Global and National status ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa28fbf-a29d-42dd-95cc-bb9251862b94 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2021 - 7 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER | | Locality | EXETER | | Post town | Exeter | | Postcode | EX4 4QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | Exeter | | Electoral ward | Duryard and St James | | Westminster constituency | Exeter | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2020 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa28fbf-a29d-42dd-95cc-bb9251862b94 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aa28fbf-a29d-42dd-95cc-bb9251862b94 21st October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34978&B=EXETER Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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