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Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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16 Dec 2024 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) awarded a contract for "Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function" under the industry category of Legal advisory services (CPV: 79111000). The procurement process was completed with a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold), valued at £300,000. This contract will commence on 17th November 2024 and conclude on 16th November 2026. The services are required across various locations in England to support Ofsted's regulatory functions including suspension appeals, cancellation appeals, and other enforcement-related matters.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the legal services sector, to engage with Ofsted's regulatory processes. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are specifically highlighted as suitable contenders for similar future tenders. The awarded firm, PS Law LLP, has secured a valuable contract that would enable growth within the legal advisory industry through close collaboration with a key public authority in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function

Notice Description

Ofsted require a range of legal services from an independent private law firm at various locations throughout England to offer specialist advice and support in relation to: * Suspension appeals * Cancellation appeals * Other appeals against enforcement action taken by Ofsted, including restriction of accommodation, refusal to waive disqualification/grant written consent etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c31ab60-7fd0-4cdb-b1c7-49d571fa7169
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe72a37-ca64-475e-83e1-8e0ce24cd9d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2026 1-2 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PS LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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