Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5a-8790-731f-8c45-bb8a01a39174/supply-of-external-legal-support-services

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Supply of External Legal Support Services

[University of Derby](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-derby)

Estimated value

£600,000

Published

11 Jul 2019

Deadline

Closed

20 Aug 2019

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Whilst the internal Legal Servcies team advises the University on the full range of legal issues faced by the University, there is a requirement for timely external legal support services to complement the department's expertise and capacity.

The following are within scope of this procurement:

• Ad-hoc legal support on matters as they arise (including contracts and disputes);

• Proactive legal support (including notification and education on changes to the law which will affect UoD);

• Compliance with Legal Services' procedures (which include approval and execution of contracts procedures) and UoD's invoice settlement processes (including request of purchase orders in advance of starting work and inclusion of detailed narrative on all invoices);

• Knowledge, training and skills transfer as required;

• Account management, including attendance at review meetings and provision of management information; and

• Future development opportunities to allow the University to take advantage of any developments in this area of work which may assist in improving operational performance. Any associated costs must be included in Form T6 Pricing Schedule.

This contract will also be utilised by all of the University of Derby subsidiaries and affiliates, should they opt to use the agreement. This includes Derby Theatre and Derby Student Residences Limited.

This tender is split into 7 Lots as detailed in the tender documents.

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## CPV classification

Legal services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/98cf9ac1-1b23-4d28-a009-e01f0650c906)

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