Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
UK
Contact person: Procurement Department
Telephone: +44 1158482921
E-mail: dean.scaife@ntu.ac.uk
NUTS: UKF14
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ntu
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ntu
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
NTU/21/2002/DS - The Provision of Legal Services
Reference number: NTU/21/2002/DS
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Nottingham Trent University wishes to establish a multi-provider agreement for the provision of Legal Services. The University will work closely with the chosen Suppliers throughout the term of the Framework Agreement to achieve greater value for money for the University. It is estimated that NTU spends over the framework lifespan of £3,800,000 on Legal Services and is inviting Suppliers to Tender for the provision of these services under an Agreement that will run initially for two years, up to a maximum period of four years, subject to satisfactory performance. There is no guarantee of volume or usage levels under the Agreement. The Framework Agreement will allow qualifying firms to supply the services identified in the technical specification, on the agreed terms and for the duration of the Framework Agreement period. NTU will engage Providers by placing individual assignments/instructions under the terms of the Agreement.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
3 040 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1a
II.2.1) Title
Property (or Real Estate)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1a - Property (or Real Estate)Legal advice, legal drafting and legal support in respect of: Acquisition, disposal and development; Conveyancing; Leasing and licences; Planning law; Landlord and tenant; Boundaries and ownership issues.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability 20%, Service Delivery 20%, Quality 20%, Service Innovation 10%, Employability Added Value 2.55 and Project Specific Added Value 2.5%.
/ Weighting: 75%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 1b
II.2.1) Title
Construction
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1b - ConstructionLegal advice, legal drafting and legal support in respect of: Building contracts; Bonds, warranties, guarantees and insurance; Professional appointments and commercial frameworks; Litigation and disputes; Health and safety relating to construction; Environmental law.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability 20%, Service Delivery 20%, Quality 20%, Service Innovation 10%, Employability Added Value 2.55 and Project Specific Added Value 2.5%.
/ Weighting: 75%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2a
II.2.1) Title
Human Resources
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2a - Human ResourcesPractical legal advice, legal drafting and legal support in respect of: Legal aspects of recruitment and selection; Statements of terms and conditions of employment; Colleague conduct, Disciplinary/suspension/ bribery, fraud, research misconduct Concerns raised by colleagues under grievance, whistleblowing and other relevant polices Equality Diversity and Inclusion; Fair Termination of employment, including disciplinary hearings, redundancies and SOSR Settlement agreements Claims in the Employment Tribunals, Employment Appeals Tribunals, High Court and County Court; TUPE and staff transfer considerations, advice and process support for both insourcing and outsourcing; Employee and Employer exposure to obligations around Data Protection, Freedom of Access to Information Health and safety including Remote and Home-Working; Organisational change and restructure; Flexible working arrangements including Secondments; Incapability, Performance management; Sickness and absence, ill-health incapability; Employment status including fixed term employees, atypical workers, agency workers and contractors. Pension law; Employment-related issues and National Insurance (including as linked to different types of employment status and all HMRC related issues); and Policy development and implementation including Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and carer support. TULRCA, including redundancy notification, trade union recognition, facilities and dispute resolution, industrial action and action short of a strike Pay including the implementation of New JNCHES, national framework agreement
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability 20%, Service Delivery 20%, Quality 20%, Service Innovation 10%, Employability Added Value 2.55 and Project Specific Added Value 2.5%.
/ Weighting: 75%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 2b
II.2.1) Title
Human Resources Retention (including Human Resources dispute resolution)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2b - Human Resources Retention (including Human Resources dispute resolution) Legal aspects of recruitment and selection; Statements of terms and conditions of employment; Colleague conduct, Disciplinary/suspension/ bribery, fraud, research misconduct Concerns raised by colleagues under grievance, whistleblowing and other relevant polices Equality Diversity and Inclusion; Fair Termination of employment, including disciplinary hearings, redundancies and SOSR Settlement agreements Claims in the Employment Tribunals, Employment Appeals Tribunals, High Court and County Court; Employee and Employer exposure to obligations around Data Protection, Freedom of Access to Information Health and safety including Remote and Home-Working; Flexible working arrangements including Secondments; Incapability, Performance management; Sickness and absence, ill-health incapability; Employment status including fixed term employees, atypical workers, agency workers and contractors. Pension law; Employment-related issues and National Insurance (including as linked to different types of employment status and all HMRC related issues).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability 20%, Service Delivery 20%, Quality 20%, Service Innovation 10%, Employability Added Value 2.55 and Project Specific Added Value 2.5%.
/ Weighting: 75%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Dispute Resolution
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 - Dispute ResolutionTo advise and/or represent in matters of litigation, which may include, but is not limited to: Resolution of disputes including litigation, adjudication and arbitration; Commercial and property related litigation; Health and Safety and Regulatory matters, including the defence of regulatory investigations and prosecutions; Personal injury litigation, including stress and disease claims; Reputation management, including defamation; Debt collection; Judicial review; Appointment and recommendation of Barristers; and Clinical negligence and complaints.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability 20%, Service Delivery 20%, Quality 20%, Service Innovation 10%, Employability Added Value 2.55 and Project Specific Added Value 2.5%.
/ Weighting: 75%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Commercial and Corporate Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate ServicesLegal advice, legal drafting and legal support in respect of: Research grants and contracts; Collaborative ventures; Intellectual Property matters; Funding and finance models; Loan agreements between organisations; EU procurement law, Public Contract Regulations, tenders and contracts (or successive laws/regulations); Data protection and GDPR compliance; Freedom of Information; Equality and Diversity; Confidentiality agreements (NDAs) and knowledge transfer agreements; Funding agreements; Legacies and donations; Company Law and charity law, including taxation; Constitutional and governing documents; and Competition law, including State Aid. Trademarks
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability 20%, Service Delivery 20%, Quality 20%, Service Innovation 10%, Employability Added Value 2.55 and Project Specific Added Value 2.5%.
/ Weighting: 75%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Student Matters
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5 - Student MattersPractical legal advice, legal drafting and legal support on student matters, including but not limited to; Student academic appeals, student complaints, student disciplinary matters, fitness to practise issues and other student procedures and processes; Appeals submitted to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator for Higher Education (OIA) including the drafting of written submissions and liaison with OIA staff Compliance with the requirements of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and other regulatory bodies in relation to the student contract for tuition (including fee issues)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability 20%, Service Delivery 20%, Quality 20%, Service Innovation 10%, Employability Added Value 2.55 and Project Specific Added Value 2.5%.
/ Weighting: 75%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Patent Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 6 - Patent ManagementPractical legal advice, legal drafting and legal support on patent management, including but not limited to; Expertise and advice in relation to filling for patent applications; and Patent renewals (including reminders of patent deadlines)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical Capability 20%, Service Delivery 20%, Quality 20%, Service Innovation 10%, Employability Added Value 2.55 and Project Specific Added Value 2.5%.
/ Weighting: 75%
Price
/ Weighting:
25%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-018394
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1
Contract No: NTU/21/2002/DS
Title: Lot 1 a- Property (or Real Estate)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP.
Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay.
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
NUTS: UKK11
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.vwv.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Browne Jacobson LLP
Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road
Nottingham
NG2 1BJ
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Freeths LLP
Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street.
Nottingham
NG1 6HH
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 960 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 1b
Contract No: NTU/21/2002/DS
Title: Lot 1b – Construction
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Freeths LLP
Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street.
Nottingham
NG1 6HH
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Pinsent Masons LLP
30 Crown Place
London
EC2A 4ES
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP
Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay.
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 640 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 2a
Contract No: NTU/21/2002/DS
Title: Lot 2a - Human Resources
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP
Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay.
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
No 1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
B4 6AA
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Freeths LLP
Cumberland Court, 80 Mount Street.
Nottingham
NG1 6HH
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 80 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 2b
Contract No: NTU/21/2002/DS
Title: Lot 2b – Human Resource Retention
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Eversheds Sutherland International LLP
One Wood Street
London
EC2V 7WS
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 240 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 3
Contract No: NTU/21/2002/DS
Title: Lot 3 - Dispute Resolution
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mills & Reeve LLP
24 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AT
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
No 1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
B4 6AA
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 120 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 4
Contract No: NTU/21/2002/DS
Title: Lot 4 - Commercial and Corporate Services
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mills & Reeve LLP
24 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AT
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shakespeare Martineau LLP.
No 1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
B4 6AA
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP
Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay.
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
NUTS: UKK11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 400 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 5
Contract No: NTU/21/2002/DS
Title: Lot 5 - Student Matters
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mills & Reeve LLP
24 King William Street
London
EC4R 9AT
UK
NUTS: UKI31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
No 1 Colmore Square
Birmingham
B4 6AA
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 360 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: Lot 6
Contract No: NTU/21/2002/DS
Title: Lot 6 - Patent Management
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
25/02/2022
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Barker Brettell LLP
100 Hagley Road
Birmingham
B16 8QQ
UK
NUTS: UKG31
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Wilson Gunn
5th Floor, Blackfriars House, The Parsonage.
Manchester
M3 2JA
UK
NUTS: UKD33
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 320 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Royal Courts of Justice
The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/02/2022