Expert Consulting Services for Reading and Advice on Collaborative Contracts and Clauses

This tender seeks expert consulting services focused on the review and provision of advice concerning collaborative contracts and their associated clauses. The procurement falls under categories S13, encompassing professional, administrative, and management support services, as well as legal services. The selected procurement method is a direct contract award, justified by Article 14, which pertains to contracts below the public tender threshold. The contracting authority for this procurement is the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). The scope of work will likely involve in-depth analysis of existing or proposed collaborative agreements, identification of potential risks and benefits, and recommendations for optimizing contract terms and clauses to foster effective collaboration. Expertise in contract law, particularly in the context of collaborative frameworks, is essential. The consultant will be expected to provide clear, actionable advice to UQAM, ensuring that contractual arrangements align with the university's strategic objectives and mitigate legal and operational risks. This engagement is crucial for UQAM to ensure robust and legally sound collaborative partnerships, supporting its academic and research missions. The specific nature of the collaborative contracts and clauses will be detailed in the tender documents, but the emphasis is on expert legal and strategic counsel to facilitate successful and mutually beneficial agreements.

This is a consulting contract in the legal services sector, with a focus on Contract Law and Legal Aid. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the legal services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.