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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05475a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WESTON COLLEGE"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: WESTON COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05475a

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## Summary

Weston College, a prominent educational institution in Weston-super-Mare, is responsible for the procurement process titled "Legal Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the legal industry, and aims to serve nearly 30,000 students nationwide. The procurement process, initially tagged with a tender date of 12th June 2025 and concluded with an award on 18th August 2025, follows an open competition below threshold method and encompasses four Lots: HR Matters, General/Education, Contract Management, and Property and Land. The contract commences on 1st September 2025 for a duration of three years with a potential one-year renewal. The legal services will be provided by Shakespeare Martineau LLP, underscoring an active and comprehensive engagement with legal matters defined within various Lots, catering to locations within the United Kingdom, predominantly focusing on the UKK12 region.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal service providers looking to expand into the education sector or enhance their current portfolio with a substantial client such as Weston College. Businesses with expertise in areas like employment law, compliance, contract management, and property law are particularly well-suited for this procurement, as these skills align closely with the specified categories. The process encourages suppliers to offer added value by proposing innovative solutions and promoting sustainability, making it appealing for firms dedicated to impactful community engagement and innovative service delivery. Engaging in this tender can bolster a business's profile, offering a platform to contribute not only professional services but also social value through educational support and initiatives.

## Notice

Weston College Group is a college of further and higher education providing education and vocational training to nearly 30,000 learners across the country. The college puts the learner first and is entrepreneurial in its approach and innovative in its thinking. The college is ambitious and aspirational and is responsive to the needs of students, staff, businesses, and the community. The contract will commence on 01/09/2025 for a term of 3 years + 1 year. The successful contractor will be required to provide legal services that meet the requirements of the specification from the contract commencement, across the following Lots: * Lot 1 - HR Matters * Lot 2 - General / Education * Lot 3 - Contract Management * Lot 4 - Property and Land

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049367-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTON COLLEGE |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 2AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 09:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049367-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049367-2025
  18th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.weston.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.shma.co.uk/

## Provenance

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