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Award of Legal Services Framework Lot 2 (Student & Higher Education) to Eversheds LLP and Pinsent Masons LLP by University of Reading

Awarded 01 Apr 2020

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Awarded01 Apr 2020
Value£1,000,000.00
RegionSouth East
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 2y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 1 Apr 2020Expired 31 Mar 2024

University of Reading awarded a contract to Eversheds LLP and Pinsent Masons LLP for the provision of external legal expertise under Lot 2 (Student and Higher Education Legal Services) of a four-lot legal services framework.

The framework is designed to complement the University's in-house legal department by providing flexible resource to address gaps in expertise, capacity shortages, short-term demand peaks, projects, and periods of absence.

The University's Legal Services Department supports the University and its subsidiaries with a diverse range of projects, collaborations, and contractual activity in the UK and beyond.

This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime as defined in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and was conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76.

The contract value is £1,000,000.

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