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Contract Award Notice

2324-02-SRD-LJ Legal Services

  • First published: 10 September 2024
  • Last modified: 10 September 2024
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-042557
Published by:
Sheffield Hallam University
Authority ID:
AA21409
Publication date:
10 September 2024
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into contracts with four appropriately experienced commercial legal advisors to provide high quality support to the University and its in-house legal team in all aspects of their work. The University's requirements are divided in to five Lots. Each Lot represents a contract with one advisor appointed per Lot.

The scope of the legal services required for each Lot was set out in the Legal Services Specification included within the procurement documents, which in summary is to cover legal services in the following areas:

Lot 1 - Corporate, Commercial and Regulatory (Non-contentious).

Lot 2 - Disputes and litigation; and Student matters (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 3 - HR and Employment law (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 4 - Real Estate, Property and Construction (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 5 - Full Service - This covers all the services / legal specialisms in Lots 1 to 4 combined. It is designed for projects which require advice across a number of legal specialisms. However, the University reserves the right to use the Full Service contract for any requirement for legal services which falls within the scope of Lot 5.

The estimated value given in this award is for all Lots combined over the maximum five-year term. This is an estimate only as the University's overall spend will vary from year to year, as will the amount of annual spend under each Lot. For any year, spend under each Lot could be up to £400,000 GBP but overall, the estimated value across all Lots combined over the maximum five (5) year term (as set out in section II.1.7) is estimated as £2,000,000 GBP.

This procurement falls within the scope of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

For any of the Lots, the University may require advice on the applicable law in other jurisdictions. If legal advisors are unable to provide this advice themselves, they should have a network of international legal firm contacts who they have worked with and who they can recommend to the University as potential sources of advice in such other jurisdictions.

The Legal advisors appointed are expected to have a deep understanding of the higher education sector, the technical, legal, and regulatory environment which the University operates within. Legal services provided must take account of and reflect that understanding and context.

Legal advisors were able to apply for one or more of the Lots but could only win a maximum of two (2) Lots.

Where a legal advisor has won two Lots, the resulting contract awarded is in the form of a single contract with the advisor which covers both lots.

Each contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend, at the University's discretion, by up to two (2) further periods of up to one (1) year each, giving a maximum contract term of five (5) years.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Sheffield Hallam University

10005790

City Campus,Howard Street

SHEFFIELD

S11WB

UK

Contact person: Procurement Team

Telephone: +44 1142253431

E-mail: strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk

NUTS: UKE32

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.shu.ac.uk

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

2324-02-SRD-LJ Legal Services

Reference number: 2324-02-SRD-LJ

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into contracts with four appropriately experienced commercial legal advisors to provide high quality support to the University and its in-house legal team in all aspects of their work. The University's requirements are divided in to five Lots. Each Lot represents a contract with one advisor appointed per Lot.

The scope of the legal services required for each Lot was set out in the Legal Services Specification included within the procurement documents, which in summary is to cover legal services in the following areas:

Lot 1 - Corporate, Commercial and Regulatory (Non-contentious).

Lot 2 - Disputes and litigation; and Student matters (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 3 - HR and Employment law (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 4 - Real Estate, Property and Construction (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 5 - Full Service - This covers all the services / legal specialisms in Lots 1 to 4 combined. It is designed for projects which require advice across a number of legal specialisms. However, the University reserves the right to use the Full Service contract for any requirement for legal services which falls within the scope of Lot 5.

The estimated value given in this award is for all Lots combined over the maximum five-year term. This is an estimate only as the University's overall spend will vary from year to year, as will the amount of annual spend under each Lot. For any year, spend under each Lot could be up to £400,000 GBP but overall, the estimated value across all Lots combined over the maximum five (5) year term (as set out in section II.1.7) is estimated as £2,000,000 GBP.

This procurement falls within the scope of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

For any of the Lots, the University may require advice on the applicable law in other jurisdictions. If legal advisors are unable to provide this advice themselves, they should have a network of international legal firm contacts who they have worked with and who they can recommend to the University as potential sources of advice in such other jurisdictions.

The Legal advisors appointed are expected to have a deep understanding of the higher education sector, the technical, legal, and regulatory environment which the University operates within. Legal services provided must take account of and reflect that understanding and context.

Legal advisors were able to apply for one or more of the Lots but could only win a maximum of two (2) Lots.

Where a legal advisor has won two Lots, the resulting contract awarded is in the form of a single contract with the advisor which covers both lots.

Each contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend, at the University's discretion, by up to two (2) further periods of up to one (1) year each, giving a maximum contract term of five (5) years.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 2 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Corporate, Commercial and Regulatory (non-contentious)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79110000

79120000

79140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE32

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

Sheffield Hallam University campuses

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into contracts with four appropriately experienced commercial legal advisors to provide high quality support to the University and its in-house legal team in all aspects of their work. The University's requirements are divided in to five Lots. Each Lot represents a contract with one advisor appointed per Lot.

The scope of the legal services required for each Lot was set out in the Legal Services Specification included within the procurement documents, which in summary covers legal services in the following areas:

Lot 1 - Corporate, Commercial and Regulatory (Non-contentious).

Lot 2 - Disputes and litigation; and Student matters (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 3 - HR and Employment law (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 4 - Real Estate, Property and Construction (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 5 - Full Service - This covers all the services / legal specialisms in Lots 1 to 4 combined. It is designed for projects which require advice across a number of legal specialisms. However, the University reserves the right to use the Full Service contract for any requirement for legal services which falls within the scope of Lot 5.

The estimated value given in this award is for all Lots combined over the maximum five-year term. This is an estimate only as the University's overall spend will vary from year to year, as will the amount of annual spend under each Lot. For any year, spend under each Lot could be up to £400,000 GBP but overall, the estimated value across all Lots combined over the maximum five (5) year term (as set out in section II.1.7) is estimated as £2,000,000 GBP.

This procurement falls within the scope of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

For any of the Lots, the University may require advice on the applicable law in other jurisdictions. If legal advisors are unable to provide this advice themselves, they should have a network of international legal firm contacts who they have worked with and who they can recommend to the University as potential sources of advice in such other jurisdictions.

The Legal advisors appointed are expected to have a deep understanding of the higher education sector, the technical, legal, and regulatory environment which the University operates within. Legal services provided must take account of and reflect that understanding and context.

Legal advisors were able to apply for one or more of the Lots but could only win a maximum of two (2) Lots.

Where a legal advisor has won two Lots, the resulting contract awarded is in the form of a single contract with the advisor which covers both lots.

Each contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend, at the University's discretion, by up to two (2) further periods of up to one (1) year each, giving a maximum contract term of five (5) years.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Contract(s) are for an initial term of 36 month(s) from the commencement date with an option to extend by two further periods of up to 12 month(s) each making a maximum contract term of 60 months.

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

Disputes and Litigation; and Student matters (non-contentious and contentious)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79110000

79120000

79140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE32

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

Sheffield Hallam University Campuses

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into contracts with four appropriately experienced commercial legal advisors to provide high quality support to the University and its in-house legal team in all aspects of their work. The University's requirements are divided in to five Lots. Each Lot represents a contract with one advisor appointed per Lot.

The scope of the legal services required for each Lot was set out in the Legal Services Specification included within the procurement documents, which in summary is to cover legal services in the following areas:

Lot 1 - Corporate, Commercial and Regulatory (Non-contentious).

Lot 2 - Disputes and litigation; and Student matters (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 3 - HR and Employment law (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 4 - Real Estate, Property and Construction (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 5 - Full Service - This covers all the services / legal specialisms in Lots 1 to 4 combined. It is designed for projects which require advice across a number of legal specialisms. However, the University reserves the right to use the Full Service contract for any requirement for legal services which falls within the scope of Lot 5.

The estimated value given in this award is for all Lots combined over the maximum five-year term. This is an estimate only as the University's overall spend will vary from year to year, as will the amount of annual spend under each Lot. For any year, spend under each Lot could be up to £400,000 GBP but overall, the estimated value across all Lots combined over the maximum five (5) year term (as set out in section II.1.7) is estimated as £2,000,000 GBP.

This procurement falls within the scope of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

For any of the Lots, the University may require advice on the applicable law in other jurisdictions. If legal advisors are unable to provide this advice themselves, they should have a network of international legal firm contacts who they have worked with and who they can recommend to the University as potential sources of advice in such other jurisdictions.

The Legal advisors appointed are expected to have a deep understanding of the higher education sector, the technical, legal, and regulatory environment which the University operates within. Legal services provided must take account of and reflect that understanding and context.

Legal advisors were able to apply for one or more of the Lots but could only win a maximum of two (2) Lots.

Where a legal advisor has won two Lots, the resulting contract awarded is in the form of a single contract with the advisor which covers both lots.

Each contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend, at the University's discretion, by up to two (2) further periods of up to one (1) year each, giving a maximum contract term of five (5) years.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Contract(s) are for an initial term of 36 month(s) from the commencement date with an option to extend by two further periods of up to 12 month(s) each making a maximum

contract term of 60 months.

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

HR and Employment Law (Non-contentious and contentious)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79110000

79140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE32

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

Sheffield Hallam University Campuses

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into contracts with four appropriately experienced commercial legal advisors to provide high quality support to the University and its in-house legal team in all aspects of their work. The University's requirements are divided in to five Lots. Each Lot represents a contract with one advisor appointed per Lot.

The scope of the legal services required for each Lot was set out in the Legal Services Specification included within the procurement documents, which in summary is to cover legal services in the following areas:

Lot 1 - Corporate, Commercial and Regulatory (Non-contentious).

Lot 2 - Disputes and litigation; and Student matters (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 3 - HR and Employment law (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 4 - Real Estate, Property and Construction (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 5 - Full Service - This covers all the services / legal specialisms in Lots 1 to 4 combined. It is designed for projects which require advice across a number of legal specialisms. However, the University reserves the right to use the Full Service contract for any requirement for legal services which falls within the scope of Lot 5.

The estimated value given in this award is for all Lots combined over the maximum five-year term. This is an estimate only as the University's overall spend will vary from year to year, as will the amount of annual spend under each Lot. For any year, spend under each Lot could be up to £400,000 GBP but overall, the estimated value across all Lots combined over the maximum five (5) year term (as set out in section II.1.7) is estimated as £2,000,000 GBP.

This procurement falls within the scope of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

For any of the Lots, the University may require advice on the applicable law in other jurisdictions. If legal advisors are unable to provide this advice themselves, they should have a network of international legal firm contacts who they have worked with and who they can recommend to the University as potential sources of advice in such other jurisdictions.

The Legal advisors appointed are expected to have a deep understanding of the higher education sector, the technical, legal, and regulatory environment which the University operates within. Legal services provided must take account of and reflect that understanding and context.

Legal advisors were able to apply for one or more of the Lots but could only win a maximum of two (2) Lots.

Where a legal advisor has won two Lots, the resulting contract awarded is in the form of a single contract with the advisor which covers both lots.

Each contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend, at the University's discretion, by up to two (2) further periods of up to one (1) year each, giving a maximum contract term of five (5) years.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Contract(s) are for an initial term of 36 month(s) from the commencement date with an option to extend by two further periods of up to 12 month(s) each making a maximum

contract term of 60 months.

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

Real Estate, Property and Construction (Non-contentious and contentious)

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79110000

79140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE32

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

Sheffield Hallam University Campuses

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into contracts with four appropriately experienced commercial legal advisors to provide high quality support to the University and its in-house legal team in all aspects of their work. The University's requirements are divided in to five Lots. Each Lot represents a contract with one advisor appointed per Lot.

The scope of the legal services required for each Lot was set out in the Legal Services Specification included within the procurement documents, which in summary is to cover legal services in the following areas:

Lot 1 - Corporate, Commercial and Regulatory (Non-contentious).

Lot 2 - Disputes and litigation; and Student matters (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 3 - HR and Employment law (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 4 - Real Estate, Property and Construction (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 5 - Full Service - This covers all the services / legal specialisms in Lots 1 to 4 combined. It is designed for projects which require advice across a number of legal specialisms. However, the University reserves the right to use the Full Service contract for any requirement for legal services which falls within the scope of Lot 5.

The estimated value given in this award is for all Lots combined over the maximum five-year term. This is an estimate only as the University's overall spend will vary from year to year, as will the amount of annual spend under each Lot. For any year, spend under each Lot could be up to £400,000 GBP but overall, the estimated value across all Lots combined over the maximum five (5) year term (as set out in section II.1.7) is estimated as £2,000,000 GBP.

This procurement falls within the scope of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

For any of the Lots, the University may require advice on the applicable law in other jurisdictions. If legal advisors are unable to provide this advice themselves, they should have a network of international legal firm contacts who they have worked with and who they can recommend to the University as potential sources of advice in such other jurisdictions.

The Legal advisors appointed are expected to have a deep understanding of the higher education sector, the technical, legal, and regulatory environment which the University operates within. Legal services provided must take account of and reflect that understanding and context.

Legal advisors were able to apply for one or more of the Lots but could only win a maximum of two (2) Lots.

Where a legal advisor has won two Lots, the resulting contract awarded is in the form of a single contract with the advisor which covers both lots.

Each contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend, at the University's discretion, by up to two (2) further periods of up to one (1) year each, giving a maximum contract term of five (5) years.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Contract(s) are for an initial term of 36 month(s) from the commencement date with an option to extend by two further periods of up to 12 month(s) each making a maximum

contract term of 60 months.

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

Full Service

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79110000

79120000

79140000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKE32

UKI


Main site or place of performance:

Sheffield Hallam University Campuses

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Sheffield Hallam University has entered into contracts with four appropriately experienced commercial legal advisors to provide high quality support to the University and its in-house legal team in all aspects of their work. The University's requirements are divided in to five Lots. Each Lot represents a contract with one advisor appointed per Lot.

The scope of the legal services required for each Lot was set out in the Legal Services Specification included within the procurement documents, which in summary is to cover legal services in the following areas:

Lot 1 - Corporate, Commercial and Regulatory (Non-contentious).

Lot 2 - Disputes and litigation; and Student matters (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 3 - HR and Employment law (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 4 - Real Estate, Property and Construction (Non-contentious and contentious).

Lot 5 - Full Service - This covers all the services / legal specialisms in Lots 1 to 4 combined. It is designed for projects which require advice across a number of legal specialisms. However, the University reserves the right to use the Full Service contract for any requirement for legal services which falls within the scope of Lot 5.

The estimated value given in this award is for all Lots combined over the maximum five-year term. This is an estimate only as the University's overall spend will vary from year to year, as will the amount of annual spend under each Lot. For any year, spend under each Lot could be up to £400,000 GBP but overall, the estimated value across all Lots combined over the maximum five (5) year term (as set out in section II.1.7) is estimated as £2,000,000 GBP.

This procurement falls within the scope of the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

For any of the Lots, the University may require advice on the applicable law in other jurisdictions. If legal advisors are unable to provide this advice themselves, they should have a network of international legal firm contacts who they have worked with and who they can recommend to the University as potential sources of advice in such other jurisdictions.

The Legal advisors appointed are expected to have a deep understanding of the higher education sector, the technical, legal, and regulatory environment which the University operates within. Legal services provided must take account of and reflect that understanding and context.

Legal advisors were able to apply for one or more of the Lots but could only win a maximum of two (2) Lots.

Where a legal advisor has won two Lots, the resulting contract awarded is in the form of a single contract with the advisor which covers both lots.

Each contract shall be for an initial period of three (3) years with an option to extend, at the University's discretion, by up to two (2) further periods of up to one (1) year each, giving a maximum contract term of five (5) years.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 70%

Price / Weighting:  30%

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Contract(s) are for an initial term of 36 month(s) from the commencement date with an option to extend by two further periods of up to 12 month(s) each making a maximum contract term of 60 months.

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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2023/S 000-036679

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2 and 5

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

31/05/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mills & Reeve LLP

OC326165

24 King William Street

London

EC4R 9AT

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

31/05/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

OC319029

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)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

31/05/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP

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)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

31/05/2024

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Davitt Jones Bould Limited

6155025

Level 24 The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street,

London

SE1 9SG

UK

NUTS: UKI

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

05/09/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79140000 Legal advisory and information services Legal services
79110000 Legal advisory and representation services Legal services
79100000 Legal services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79120000 Patent and copyright consultancy services Legal services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
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N/a
Other contact:
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