Scope
Description
This procurement will:
- deliver a single Service Provider for Aston who will be able service all of Aston's legal needs in the UK and overseas (as required);
- deliver a Service Provider who has significant experience of higher education and so is able to provide sector-specific advice;
- deliver added value services over the duration of the Contract;
- deliver cost certainty for Aston through clearly articulated pricing menus and access for Aston to accurate billing data.
Full details, including the tender documentation and award criteria, can be accessed on ProContract. The link is attached to this notice.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,520,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2027
- Possible extension to 31 August 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
2 years + 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
Contract locations
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 May 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
27 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders, as well as any clarification questions, must be submitted via ProContract:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e1d62f5c-2f20-f011-8136-005056b64545
The suite of documents and tender questions set can also be found at this address.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1 - ITT Stage
Stage 2 - Shortlist of 3 suppliers anticipated to take part in Presentation/Interview stage
Full details can be found on Aston's tendering system, ProContract:
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e1d62f5c-2f20-f011-8136-005056b64545
Contracting authority
ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Companies House: RC000904
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTLB-7496-TPTR
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@aston.ac.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government