Award

Future Assessment Services - External Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

15 Dec 2021 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for "Future Assessment Services - External Legal Support" following a selective procurement method under the framework agreement RM3786 for General Legal Advice Services. The contract, valued at £84,000, was awarded to TLT LLP and is effective from 15 December 2021, running until 31 December 2024. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and includes service delivery across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 6 December 2021.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for legal firms, especially those with expertise in educational law and policy compliance. SMEs in the legal sector will find this contract particularly relevant, given its value and the opportunity to establish a relationship with a significant government department. Firms with experience in delivering legal services under framework agreements will be well-placed to compete for future similar tenders within the education services landscape.

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Notice Title

Future Assessment Services - External Legal Support

Notice Description

The Department for Education, the Standards and Testing Agency has appointed a contractor to provide external legal support to the Future Assessment Services procurement. The award was made under RM3786 - General Legal Advice Services - Lot 1 - General Legal Services Tier 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12d389af-969a-4013-82c4-379f9951a4d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14a3b5ee-e7f5-41cb-833d-7cc9549553ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT

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