Award

The provision of legal support for the creation of Sandwell Children's Services Trust

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

21 Dec 2017 at 15:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the provision of legal support for the establishment of Sandwell Children's Services Trust, managed by the Department for Education. This contract is classified under the legal services category and was conducted through an open procedure, completing its tender phase on 29th September 2017. The contract, valued at £162,000, commenced on 1st November 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2018. The primary location for this procurement is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on legal services, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Firms with expertise in public sector legal advisory services would find themselves well-placed to compete, given the nature of the work involved in supporting children's services. Engaging in this contract could pave the way for further opportunities in the public sector, particularly in similar domains of legal assistance and governance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of legal support for the creation of Sandwell Children's Services Trust

Notice Description

Contract to continue the work with external legal services to support establishment of Sandwell Children's Services Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50ba7f67-f885-4167-a2b1-4d50b3e0bb05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1561f997-59e9-467a-8ecc-255f49c9a4e6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 30 Apr 2018 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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

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