Buyer Name: University of Hertfordshire
Buyer Address: College Lane, Hatfield, UKH23, AL10 9AB, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Procurement Department
Contact Email: s.ahmed52@herts.ac.uk
Legal Services - 2025
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
150000.0 GBP
150000.0 GBP
Published
01 Sep 2025, 15:07
01 Sep 2025, 15:07
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
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n/a
Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
79100000 - Legal services
Region
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n/a
Awarded To
HCR Legal LLP, Veale Wasbrough Vizards, Browne Jacobson LLP, Mills & Reeve LLP, Cleveland Scott York LLP
HCR Legal LLP, Veale Wasbrough Vizards, Browne Jacobson LLP, Mills & Reeve LLP, Cleveland Scott York LLP
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Description
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.
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot Title: Commercial and Corporate Law
Lot Description: 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.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot Title: Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law
Lot Description: 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.
Lot 2 Status: cancelled
Lot 2 Has Options: No
Lot Title: Employment Law
Lot Description: 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.
Lot 3 Status: cancelled
Lot 3 Has Options: No
Lot Title: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Lot Description: 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.
Lot 4 Status: cancelled
Lot 4 Has Options: No
Lot Title: Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law)
Lot Description: 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.
Lot 5 Status: cancelled
Lot 5 Has Options: No
Lot Title: Patent Attorney
Lot Description: 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.
Lot 6 Status: cancelled
Lot 6 Has Options: No
Contracts
Contract Title: Commercial and Corporate Law
Contract Title: Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law
Contract Title: Employment Law
Contract Title: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Contract Title: Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law)
Contract Title: Patent Attorney
Awards
Award Title: Commercial and Corporate Law
Award Title: Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law
Award Title: Employment Law
Award Title: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Award Title: Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law)
Award Title: Patent Attorney
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