Award

Presenting Officer Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency) - RM6240

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 09:58

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for "Presenting Officer Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases", under the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240. This legal services contract, valued at £7,373,000, covers several regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Initially published on 30th January 2026, the award has now reached the completion stage, with the contractual period starting from 1st February 2026 and concluding on 31st January 2027. This procurement was conducted using a selective method via call-off from a framework agreement, with the main category being legal services (CPV 79100000), specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those with experience in educational sectors or misconduct cases. Organisations such as Brabners LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, Capsticks Solicitors LLP, and KINGSLEY NAPLEY LLP were successful in securing this contract. Companies with expertise in investigatory, preparatory, and legal presentation services would find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs capable of meeting the comprehensive needs of the Department for Education can leverage this framework to expand their portfolio and establish significant industry presence through this high-value and geographically extensive contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Presenting Officer Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency) - RM6240

Notice Description

Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240 - Presenting Officer Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teacher Regulation Agency) Presenting Officer - The Supplier shall provide legal services to assist the investigation, preparation, presentation and conclusion of cases of alleged serious teacher misconduct referred to the Department for Education. This could include the initial investigation of cases that are referred to the Department for Education.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d87c0f3-8705-4b3e-9cb6-b20590f8d6e1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1aa0f4a-b4e9-4b47-95ed-4db3992b4c84
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
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
£7,373,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,373,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BRABNERS

BROWNE JACOBSON

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

KINGSLEY NAPLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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