Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Cae Derwen, College Road
Bangor
LL57 2DG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL12 - Gwynedd
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
one.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 above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Legal Services
Reference number
BULegal22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.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.
two.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.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Student Matters
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Bangor, Gwynedd.
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed legal team / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology/service provision / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Welsh language / Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion - Name: Added value services / Weighting: 7%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Employment and Human Resources
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Bangor, Gwynedd.
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed legal team / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology/service provision / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Welsh language / Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion - Name: Added value services / Weighting: 7%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Commercial and Intellectual Property
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Bangor, Gwynedd
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed legal team / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology/service provision / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Welsh language / Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion - Name: Added value services / Weighting: 7%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Governance and Legal Compliance
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Bangor, Gwynedd.
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed legal team / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology/service provision / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Welsh language / Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion - Name: Added value services / Weighting: 7%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Property and Estates
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
Main site or place of performance
Bangor,Gwynedd.
two.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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Proposed legal team / Weighting: 25%
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology/service provision / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Welsh language / Weighting: 8%
Quality criterion - Name: Added value services / Weighting: 7%
Price - Weighting: 40%
two.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.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 September 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.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)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 September 2022
Local time
12:30pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.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.
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
six.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 https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=123944
(WA Ref:123944)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom