Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0b-fe6f-718b-8f7a-1c20664eff0a/framework-for-the-provision-of-legal-services awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Framework for the Provision of Legal Services [University of Exeter](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-exeter) Estimated value £1,000,000 to £4,000,000 Published 20 Sept 2016 Deadline Closed 21 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74 for Legal Services. The University wishes to appoint a panel of legal services providers to provide expert legal advice ('Panel firms') in 4 Lots. - Lot 1 Property and Estates - Lot 2 Employment and Higher Education - Lot 3 Commercial/Contractual and Intellectual Property - Lot 4 Patent Services For Lots 1-3, the University intends to appoint two Panel firms to whom work will be allocated at the discretion of Legal Services; for Lot 4, the intention is to appoint four Panel firms, again, to whom work will be allocated at Legal Services' discretion. For higher value work the University may seek quotations from all firms on the panel for a particular 'Lot' to ensure best value. It is possible for a Panel firm to be appointed to more than one Lot. The contract/framework value is an estimate and within the range of £1,000,000 and £4,000,000 which is cumulative over the 4 lots. The legal and patents budget per year being c. £250,000 but with the potential scope for larger projects. This is a notice for social and specific services in accordance with Directive 2014/24/EU Article 74. As this is a tender under the Light Touch Regime, the procurement is not being run in line with a standard procurement procedure. The procurement will involve shortlisted bidders to attend a presentation stage at the University's Exeter Streatham Campus. Additional information: Documents relating to this opportunity can be viewed and downloaded from the University's tender portal In-Tend at the link above. Read full description ## CPV classification Legal services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/34529786-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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