3058/LM - Legal Services framework agreement

The University is seeking to create a framework agreement for Legal Services providers. The purpose of the proposed framework will be to create a relationship with the selected legal firms based on an understanding of the University's practices and culture that will deliver the highest quality outputs while offering value for money. You are required to demonstrate to the University's satisfaction the ability to provide high quality legal work in areas affecting the strategic and operational workings of a large and complex Research intensive university, which will include the provision of services with international reach.

The University is intending to appoint a framework of 4 to 6 providers to form a legal panel, with each firm providing a comprehensive service under the following categories: • Commercial Legal Service • Employment • Physical Estate and Construction • Governance and Regulations • Dispute Resolution The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.

Tender Process and Documentation: This is an Open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.