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PMO Legal Advisory Panel 2023-2027

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Sep 2023 at 15:56

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21 Sep 2023 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded the contract for the PMO Legal Advisory Panel 2023-2027 to DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP. The contract involves providing legal advisory services to support activities in Restructuring, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, and Audit and Assurance. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, specifically a Restricted procedure. The contract period runs from September 7, 2023, to August 31, 2026, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The deadline for the tender period was July 3, 2023, and the address for delivery is in SW1P 3BT, England.

This contracting process presents opportunities for large legal services firms to compete for the provision of services to the Department for Education. Businesses in the legal advisory sector, particularly those with experience or expertise in restructuring, forensic accounting, and audit areas, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract offers stable revenue potential over the contract period till 2026, providing a platform for long-term growth and business development in the legal services industry.

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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/d69a7839-2f4e-4a8e-b229-5823df80b86b
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
21 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 2-3 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

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

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