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title: "Legal Services"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb9b610e-4b40-4e50-a4a2-ffad3ae3a36c

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## Summary

The Open University has concluded the procurement process for providing ad-hoc support to its Legal Services department on research-related contracts. The tender, titled "Legal Services," falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000) and is designated for the South East region of the United Kingdom. Initiated through a direct single tender action method below the threshold, this procurement process reached the award stage, culminating in an active contract with Anderson Law LLP. The contract has a value of £120,000 and spans from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025, with key procurement dates including a tender period ending on 31 July 2024 and the official award date of 5 February 2025.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to enhance their portfolio and gain expertise in handling research-related legal matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this type of contract. The engagement with The Open University, a renowned institution, can serve as a notable reference for future projects, thereby fostering growth and establishing a robust presence in the legal services market. Furthermore, the substantial contract value provides significant revenue potential for the winning business.

## Notice

Ad-hoc support to Legal Services on research related contracts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf3f050-0fd5-4583-8ef7-757829fb0128 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDERSON LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf3f050-0fd5-4583-8ef7-757829fb0128

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf3f050-0fd5-4583-8ef7-757829fb0128
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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