--- title: "Legal Services - 2025" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2025-02-17" --- # Legal Services - 2025 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e.json) ## Summary The University of Hertfordshire has initiated an open procedure for the provision of legal services, with the tender now active and documentation available for interested parties. This procurement, under the title "Legal Services - 2025," falls within the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). The legal services required cover the needs of both the University and its subsidiaries, and the tender process is divided into six separate lots. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with submissions closing on 20th March 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set to start on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2028. The geographical location for this procurement is Hertfordshire, UK (postal code AL10 9AB) in the South East region. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses to establish or expand their presence in the legal sector by partnering with a prominent educational institution. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in legal advisory and representation services (CPV codes 79110000 and 79111000) would find this opportunity well-suited given their field of expertise. The open procedure allows for a competitive bidding environment where firms can bid for one or multiple lots, providing flexibility and the potential for diverse engagements. This tender not only promises stable, long-term contracts but also the potential for building a reputable client base in the academic sector. ## Notice The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. These retainers will cover the requirements of both the University and its subsidiaries. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots. The number of appointees per lot is stated in the specification document. Tenders can bid for any combinations of the lots as they see fit. The University will evaluate the tender returns on a per lot basis. Additional information: Tender documentation is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire under the Current Tenders link where you can view the project details. If the tender is of further interest, express an interest in the project and register your organisation with our e-tendering system. Once your registration has been accepted, and you have received your login details by email, you can login to view and download the tender documentation in the My Tenders section of the website. Please note: if you have already registered on the University of Hertfordshire e-tendering portal there is no need to re-register. Simply login using your existing details. An e-mail to the buying organisation requesting inclusion is not acceptable. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc5aceb-8f19-4989-a06a-6c8eae932d09 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL10 9AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Hatfield South West | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (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 ## Release History - 17 Feb 2025 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc5aceb-8f19-4989-a06a-6c8eae932d09 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdc5aceb-8f19-4989-a06a-6c8eae932d09 17th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.herts.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea79bafd-043a-4327-9cc4-51dde7f5512e.json.