--- title: "Legal Services - 2025" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2025-09-01" --- # Legal Services - 2025 Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e2d3.json) ## Summary The University of Hertfordshire has completed a tender process for the procurement of legal services with the aim of establishing retainers with multiple suppliers. This procurement exercise falls under the services category, specifically focusing on legal services, and covers both the University's needs and those of its subsidiaries. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2025, lasting initially for three years with a potential extension of two additional years based on performance, totalling a maximum duration of five years. The procurement, achieved through an open procedure, was organised into six separate lots, each awarded to various suppliers including HCR Legal LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, Mills & Reeve LLP, Veale Wasbrough Vizards, and Cleveland Scott York LLP. The contracts were signed on 1st August 2025, with the procurement status now marked as complete. This tender process creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in various branches of legal services such as Commercial and Corporate Law, Employment Law, Estates and Property Law, and more. With contracts valued at up to GBP 800,000 per lot, this procurement is especially suited for firms that can provide niche legal expertise and who are looking to expand their client bases within the educational sector. Both large enterprises and SMEs can find opportunities in this tender, with several lots awarded to a mix of such businesses, offering avenues for established firms and smaller specialised entities to enhance their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with a reputable institution like the University of Hertfordshire. ## 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. It is anticipated that the contract will run from the 1st August 2025 for an initial period of three (3) years until 31st July 2028. At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. The contract duration is a maximum of five years.The tender was 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. ### Lot Information Commercial and Corporate Law The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This Lot covers Commercial and Corporate Law. Renewal: At the end of the first three years the University will have an option to extend for a further two years. This is subject to satisfactory performance of the contract. The contract duration is a maximum of five years. Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This lot is for legal services of Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law. Employment Law The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This Lot is for Employment Law Services. Dispute Resolution and Litigation The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This lot is for Dispute Resolution and Litigation Services. Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law) The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This lot is for Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law) Services. Patent Attorney The University of Hertfordshire is conducting a tender exercise to set up retainers with a range of bidders for the provision of legal services. The tender will be divided into the following six (6) separate lots.This lot is for Patent Attorney Legal Services. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052915-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,300,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HATFIELD | | 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 | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON; CLEVELAND SCOTT YORK; HCR LEGAL; MILLS & REEVE; VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS | ## 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 - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 1 Sep 2025 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052915-2025 - 17 Feb 2025 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005419-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.herts.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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