University looks to appoint single legal services provider to £2m contract

Aston University has given notice of its intention to appoint a single provider to a £2m legal services contract.

Aston said it was “seeking a single provider with demonstrable experience in the higher education sector who will:

• service all of Aston’s legal needs in the UK and overseas (as required);
• deliver cost certainty through clearly articulated pricing menus that draw on automation as required;
• provide a secure platform for all information including matters, documents and financials that delivers dashboard reporting;
• deliver a service provider who will provide good project management; and
• deliver added value services over the duration of the contract.”

The university said bidders would need to demonstrate that they can deliver legal advice services in the following areas:

• corporate;
• commercial;
• projects and Infrastructure;
• tax;
• real estate;
• construction;
• planning;
• employment;
• pensions;
• immigration; and
• dispute resolution.

A supplier briefing is due to be held from 10:00 to 11:00 on 29 April via Microsoft Teams.

The contract will be for a maximum of four years in total.

Aston University appointed three firms in 2016 to its current framework: DLA Piper; Mills & Reeve; and Pinsent Masons.