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title: "External Legal Resource Part 2"
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# External Legal Resource Part 2

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed09f37c-1438-42a3-aaac-b7e0cb0faed7

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## Summary

The University of Sussex (THE) has recently completed a procurement process titled "External Legal Resource Part 2" for legal services. This tender falls under the legal services industry category (CPV: 79100000) and is located in Brighton, England. The procurement, which was at the award stage, involved a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates included the end of the tender period on 1st August 2024 and the commencement of the contract period from 5th August 2024 until 4th August 2026. The total value of the contract is £12,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in various legal disciplines such as commercial law, contract law, corporate law, employment law, information technology, and more. Companies with expertise in higher education law, intellectual property, and litigation would find this tender particularly relevant. Although the contract has been awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP, the framework agreement method used indicates potential future opportunities for legal firms on similar frameworks. SMEs, given their suitability noted in the procurement details, may find additional opportunities arising within this procurement framework to support public institutions like the University of Sussex.

## Notice

For the provision of legal services support across a broad range of University activities as an additional legal resource to the University Office of General Counsel for both overflow, beyond the in house capacity, and subject matter expertise where necessary. The likely scope of commercial legal services may include, but is not limited to: Commercial, contract and corporate law; employment law; information technology; litigation and dispute resolution; intellectual property; public procurement; real estate and construction; planning; projects; education and higher education law; charity law and media matters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3dd757-ef25-4ced-b948-b028a976f3e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3dd757-ef25-4ced-b948-b028a976f3e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db3dd757-ef25-4ced-b948-b028a976f3e5
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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