EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PROVISION OF LEGAL RETAINER SERVICES RE ADVERTISEMENT ADDENDUM 1

Procurement Reference Number: S01-10-22

Date of Issue: 09th June 2023

The University of Malawi has budgeted some funds for procurement of Provision Legal of Retainer Services and now invites suitably qualified bidders (Legal Firms) to submit sealed Expressions of Interest for procurement of the Legal Retainer Services. 

The successful consultant shall be responsible for provision of Legal Retainer Services to the University of Malawi.  As the University’s retained lawyers, the successful Law Firm shall provide a wide range of legal services under a 3-year contract arrangement renewable every year upon satisfactory performance.

Prospective Law Firms must include the following in their applications for Expression of Interest; 

  1. A minimum of 5 years of legal experience,

  2. Certificate of Registration must ; 

  3. Provision of at least two references from other corporate clients; 

  4. Membership with the Malawi Law Society and Valid Practising License;

  5. List of similar assignments undertaken; 

  6. Provision of copies of tax compliance certificate for 2023-24 financial year 

  7. Documentary evidence showing experience in handling any university matters, if any.

The prospective law firms must have relevant expertise which should include but not limited to the following:

  1. Knowledge of the laws governing public universities; 

  2. Commercial Company Law;

  3. Constitutional and Administrative Law;

  4. International Law;

  5. Employment and Labour Laws;

  6. Drafting and Conveyancing; and

  7. Litigation.

Expressions of interest will be evaluated in accordance with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act of 2017. Participation is open to all eligible bidders. 

Interested eligible bidders must submit their Expressions of Interest in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Expression of Interest for Provision of Legal Services” and should be delivered by or not later than 10:00 hours on 10th July 2023 to:

The Chairperson, Internal Procurement and Disposal Committee, University of Malawi, Post Office Box 280, Zomba