UNIVERSITY OF DERBY · Awarded contract
Awarded

Supply of External Legal Support Services to University of Derby

Awarded 22 Sep 2019

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Awarded22 Sep 2019
Value£600,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 3y 2mo ago4y term
Awarded 22 Sept 2019Expired 21 Sept 2023

University of Derby awarded a contract to Penningtons Manches LLP, Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP, Shakespeare Martineau LLP, Capital Law Limited, and Flint Bishop LLP for the supply of external legal support services.

The contract, valued at £600,000, covers ad-hoc legal support on matters including contracts and disputes, proactive legal support such as notification and education on changes to the law affecting the University, compliance with Legal Services' procedures and invoice settlement processes, knowledge and skills transfer, account management, and future development opportunities.

The contract may also be utilised by University of Derby subsidiaries and affiliates, including Derby Theatre and Derby Student Residences Limited.

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