---
title: "External Legal Resource"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0522bc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
published: "2025-05-23"
---

# External Legal Resource

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0522bc

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## Summary

The University of Sussex is initiating a service contract procurement process titled "External Legal Resource," designed to provide specialised legal support to its in-house team. Classified under the legal services industry category, this procurement process is in the planning stage and is located in the region of UKJ2, United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the future notice date set for the 1st of July 2025, with the contract period scheduled to start on the 1st of August 2025 and concluding on the 31st of July 2028. As a sub-central government public authority, the university is seeking to enhance its legal capabilities through this planned procurement process.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for law firms or legal service providers with expertise in delivering external legal support. It is well-suited for businesses with a strong background in legal services, particularly those that have experience working within public sector frameworks. The competitive nature of this tender opens up the possibility for firms to form long-term partnerships with a prestigious academic institution, thereby expanding their client base and enhancing their reputation within the public authority sector.

## Notice

A service contract for external legal support for the University's in-house legal team. This is for services that require specific expertise or where the university requires additional resources. Previously this has been awarded via a Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026392-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, 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 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 12:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026392-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026392-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sussex.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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