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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 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the tender process for a contract titled "Legal services to support regulatory function" in the legal advisory services industry. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, identified as "CON 1479," was focused on independent private law firms providing specialist advice and support for various appeals related to Ofsted's enforcement actions. The contract, valued at £300,000 and classified under CPV 79111000, will be delivered in England. The contract period starts on 17 November 2024 and ends on 16 November 2026. The awards phase was completed with the contract being awarded to Ward Hadaway LLP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the legal services sector. The requirement for specialist legal advice for regulatory appeals aligns well with law firms experienced in dealing with regulatory and enforcement matters. Given the extensive scope of services required by Ofsted, businesses with expertise in handling educational and children's services regulations would find this contract highly suitable. Additionally, the framework agreement allows for streamlined and efficient procurement, providing an accessible entry point for qualified legal service providers to engage with government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal services to support regulatory function

Notice Description

Ofsted requires a range of legal services from independent private law firms 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ba5ab98-912b-4f2e-9dd8-e17395539326
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114ab359-668c-4e4e-a1a1-fa428a88aa57
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
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

WARD HADAWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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