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Legal Services - 2025

Awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP, Cleveland Scott York LLP, HCR Legal LLP +2 more

University of Hertfordshire(buyer)

Published: Published 17 February 2025
Deadline: Closed 20 March 2025

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Overview

The University of Hertfordshire has awarded a three-year legal services retainer contract (with an option to extend for two further years) to provide advisory services to the University and its subsidiaries. Five firms were appointed across six lots: Browne Jacobson LLP, Cleveland Scott York LLP, HCR Legal LLP, Mills & Reeve LLP, and Veale Wasbrough Vizards, with a total contract value of £1.75 million commencing 1 August 2025.

Contracting authority

University of Hertfordshire
Buyer
Hatfield, United Kingdom
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Lots (6)

Commercial and Corporate Law
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.
Won by HCR Legal LLPWon by Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Governance, Regulatory, Constitutional, Charity and Health & Safety Law
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.
Won by Browne Jacobson LLPWon by Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Employment Law
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.
Won by Mills & Reeve LLPWon by Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
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.
Won by Browne Jacobson LLPWon by Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Estates and Property Law (including Construction Law)
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.
Won by Veale Wasbrough Vizards
Patent Attorney
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.
Won by Cleveland Scott York LLP

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Services
Estimated value: £1,750,000
Procedure: Open
Published: 17 February 2025
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Legal servicesLegal advisory and representation servicesLegal advisory servicesLegal advisory and information services

Award outcome

Awarded value: £1,750,000
Award date: 31 July 2025
Contract period: 31 July 2025 → 31 July 2030

Winners

Browne Jacobson LLP
Cleveland Scott York LLP
HCR Legal LLP
Mills & Reeve LLP
Veale Wasbrough Vizards

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Contract
1 September 2025
Contract Notice
17 February 2025

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