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Legal Adviser Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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09 Jun 2023 at 13:34

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14 Jul 2021 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for Legal Adviser Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases. The contract is valued at £2,026,666.67 GBP and involves the provision of legal adviser services to an independent Professional Conduct Panel. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Eversheds Sutherland LLP. The contract period spans from February 1, 2020, to January 31, 2024, with the tender period ending on August 19, 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in legal advisory and representation services to compete for contracts in the education sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to engage in this tender. The Department for Education, based in London, is actively seeking suppliers for various services within the education domain, providing a potential pathway for business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Legal Adviser Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases

Notice Description

As part of its broad policy portfolio, the DfE delivers Government policy for children's services and education, including higher and further education policy, apprenticeships and wider skills in England. This includes responsibility for policy relating to teachers and teaching including the supply of high quality teachers, teacher training and the regulation of teacher conduct. Section 141A-E of the Education Act 2002 (the "Act") gives the Secretary of State for Education the powers to investigate alleged cases of teacher misconduct. The Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) is an executive agency of the DfE and acts on behalf of the Secretary of State to consider allegations of teacher misconduct. The regulatory system (the "System") for teachers is set out in the Teachers' Disciplinary Regulations (England) 2012 (the "Regulations") and is operated on behalf of the Secretary of State by the DFE. This contract relates to the provision of legal adviser services to an independent Professional Conduct Panel. Additional information: This contract was awarding following a competition carried out electronically via Jaggaer e-Tendering portal utilising the following CCS frameworks: -RM3786 General Legal Advisory Services framework - Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e4bd9cf-edd2-47a8-b06f-fdc8f30fc4cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344a11e4-31f6-4e26-92a3-3077007b87aa
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,026,666 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,026,666 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Jan 2024 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
misconduct.teacher@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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