Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Cae Derwen, College Road
Bangor
LL57 2DG
UK
E-mail: n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL12
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.bangor.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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
Provision of Legal Services
Reference number: BULegal22
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bangor University wishes to appoint suitably qualified and experienced solicitors / law firms who can deliver value for money through providing timely and cost-effective legal services.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Any combination of lots.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Property and Estates
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
Main site or place of performance:
Bangor,Gwynedd.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of legal advice and support in the area of property and estates. Further information available in the specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Proposed legal team
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Methodology/service provision
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Welsh language
/ Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion: Added value services
/ Weighting: 7%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Bangor University may extend the contract for an additional 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Student Matters
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
Main site or place of performance:
Bangor, Gwynedd.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of legal advice and support in the area relating to student matters. Further information available in the specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Proposed legal team
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Methodology/service provision
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Welsh language
/ Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion: Added value services
/ Weighting: 7%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Bangor University may extend the contract for an additional 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Employment and Human Resources
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
Main site or place of performance:
Bangor, Gwynedd.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of legal advice and support in the areas of employment and human resources. Further information available in the specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Proposed legal team
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Methodology/service provision
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Welsh language
/ Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion: Added value services
/ Weighting: 7%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Bangor University may extend the contract for an additional 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Commercial and Intellectual Property
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
Main site or place of performance:
Bangor, Gwynedd
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of legal advice and support in the areas of commercial advice and intellectual property. Further information available in the specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Proposed legal team
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Methodology/service provision
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Welsh language
/ Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion: Added value services
/ Weighting: 7%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Bangor University may extend the contract for an additional 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Governance and Legal Compliance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL12
Main site or place of performance:
Bangor, Gwynedd.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The provision of legal advice and support in the areas of general university governance and legal compliance. Further information available in the specification.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Proposed legal team
/ Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion: Methodology/service provision
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Welsh language
/ Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion: Added value services
/ Weighting: 7%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Bangor University may extend the contract for an additional 12 months.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/09/2022
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/09/2022
Local time: 12:30
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Further notices will be issued either in June/July 2025 or June/July 2026.
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123944
(WA Ref:123944)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/08/2022