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Consultancy - legal services in relation to academy conversions (con_12903)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Feb 2022 at 18:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for consultancy legal services regarding academy conversions. The contract, titled "Consultancy - legal services in relation to academy conversions," was awarded to Ashurst on 20th December 2021, with a total value of £12,500. The contract period began on 21st January 2022 and will run until 21st April 2022. This procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the associated services fall under the business category of law, marketing, consulting, and related services, with delivery set in England, UK.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal consulting services, particularly those with experience in educational institutions and academy conversions. Participating in such tenders can help businesses expand their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with significant public sector clients like the Department for Education. Companies that can streamline processes and documentation for academy conversions would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise.

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Notice Title

Consultancy - legal services in relation to academy conversions (con_12903)

Notice Description

Consultancy - legal services in relation to academy conversions and looking at ways to stream-line the process/documentation for future conversions and transfers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bf47876-1cbe-43af-a598-ffe42f8e2a04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf3996e9-a26c-4711-8b87-4b59ea7124e6
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

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2022 - 21 Apr 2022 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

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