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PMO Legal Advisory Panel 2023-2027

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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22 Sep 2023 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education has awarded the contract for the provision of legal advisory services to support work in Restructuring, Forensic Accounting and Investigation, and Audit and Assurance. The contract title is "PMO Legal Advisory Panel 2023-2027" with a value of £1,000,000. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a closing date for tender submissions on 3rd July 2023. The contract duration is from 1st September 2023 to 31st August 2026. The buying organisation is the Department For Education located in Manchester, England within the services industry category.

This tender for legal advisory services by the Department For Education presents a significant business opportunity for law firms specialising in legal advisory services. As a business, possessing expertise in Restructuring, Forensic Accounting and Investigation, and Audit and Assurance would be advantageous in competing for this contract. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 and covers a four-year period, offering a stable revenue stream for the successful bidder. Businesses with experience in providing legal services to government departments may find this tender particularly suited for expanding their client portfolio.

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Notice Title

PMO Legal Advisory Panel 2023-2027

Notice Description

Legal advisory services to support the work undertaken in Restructuring, Forensic Accounting and Investigation and Audit and Assurance. The contract is a call off from RM6179.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa9e216-a0b4-4923-af26-c7fc4bf1e658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 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
Jonathan Townend
Contact Email
jonathan.townend@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07880294964

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

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