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Legal Service Panel

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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29 Jun 2023 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has awarded a contract for Legal Services under the title "Legal Service Panel" to Mills & Reeve LLP. The procurement method used was 'selective', and it involved calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period ranges from 10th May 2023 to 31st March 2024, with a total value of £200,000. The procurement process was completed on 9th May 2023, and the legal proceedings are based in London and Northern Ireland.

This procurement opportunity for Legal Services by the Education Authority is open to English-based legal firms. The contract presents a chance for law firms specializing in legal services to expand their portfolio. SMEs are eligible to participate in this selective procurement process. The successful supplier, Mills & Reeve LLP, will represent the Education Authority in legal proceedings happening in London.

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Notice Title

Legal Service Panel

Notice Description

To provide Legal Services to EA. Legal proceedings are being heard in London and therefore there is a need for an English based legal firm to act and make applications and representations on EA's behalf.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-164cb2d3-219c-42f9-9f80-9390214c83b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56a8ae2-2a36-46eb-a28a-e455f7022a00
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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