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Slough Children's Services Transition Project Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Apr 2021 at 09:51

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25 Sep 2020 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Slough Children’s Services Transition Project involved the Department for Education as the buying organisation, which has its headquarters located in London, England. The project primarily centres around the provision of legal services, specifically for the drafting of corporate governance documentation required for establishing a local authority owned Children’s Services Trust in Slough. The total value of the contract is £120,575, and the procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 2nd September 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, while the tender period ended on the same date as the contract commencement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in legal services related to governance for public sector organisations. Businesses that have experience with local authority projects or developing governance frameworks would be well-suited to capitalise on future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging in legal consultancy work for children's services can enhance a firm's portfolio, creating pathways for growth and collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Slough Children's Services Transition Project Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal services for the drafting of key corporate governance documentation (Memorandum of understanding, articles of association and governance side agreement) operational governance documentation (service delivery contract and support services contract) for setting up a local authority owned Children's Services Trust in Slough.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87b5d990-c128-4ff0-9d58-229a7ddfc848
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
£120,575 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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
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

BURGESS SALMON

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