Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB
UK
Contact person: Procurement Department
E-mail: s.ahmed52@herts.ac.uk
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.herts.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire
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
Legal Services - 2025
Reference number: 24052
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
1 750 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Commercial and Corporate Law
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79110000
79111000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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: 2
II.2.1) Title
Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79111000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Employment Law
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79111000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79111000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79111000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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 Attorney
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
79111000
79140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH23
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-005419
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 24052
Title: Commercial and Corporate Law
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HCR Legal LLP
OC382982
105 High Street
Worcester
WR1 2HW
UK
NUTS: UKG12
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Veale Wasbrough Vizards
OC384033
Narrow Quay House
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
NUTS: UKK11
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:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: 24052
Title: Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Browne Jacobson LLP
OC306448
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
Veale Wasbrough Vizards
OC384033
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:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Contract No: 24052
Title: Employment Law
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 11
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 11
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 11
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mills & Reeve LLP
OC326165
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
Veale Wasbrough Vizards
OC384033
Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
NUTS: UKK11
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:
: 350 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Contract No: 24052
Title: Dispute Resolution and Litigation
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 12
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 12
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Browne Jacobson LLP
OC306448
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
Veale Wasbrough Vizards
OC384033
Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
NUTS: UKK11
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:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Contract No: 24052
Title: Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Veale Wasbrough Vizards
OC384033
Narrow Quay House, Narrow Quay
Bristol
BS1 4QA
UK
NUTS: UKK11
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:
: 800 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Contract No: 24052
Title: Patent Attorney
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
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
Cleveland Scott York LLP
OC333669
5 Norwich Street
London
EC4A 1DR
UK
NUTS: UKI31
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:
: 150 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Crown Commercial Services
Liverpool
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Hertfordshire
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB
UK
E-mail: categorymanagers@herts.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
01/09/2025