Award

The provision of an external legal services provider - Regulatory

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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Award

17 Oct 2024 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

Social Work England has awarded a contract for the provision of external legal services to Bevan Brittan LLP. The procurement process falls under the legal services industry, with a focus on regulatory support, and is categorised as an open procedure above the threshold. The contract will commence on 15th March 2024 and will run until 14th March 2027. This procurement stage is in the 'Award' stage, with the contract having been awarded on 17th October 2024. The services will be provided primarily in Sheffield, England, with postal code S3 8JY.

This opportunity provides significant growth potential for legal service firms capable of supporting regulatory requirements. It is relevant for larger legal entities particularly experienced in public sector regulations and those that can effectively collaborate with internal legal teams. While smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered, the awarded firm, Bevan Brittan LLP, showcases the competitive nature of this tender, highlighting the need for extensive experience and resources in handling such contracts.

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Notice Title

The provision of an external legal services provider - Regulatory

Notice Description

Social Work England are seeking to establish a contract with a legal services firm ("the Potential Provider") who can work in partnership with Social Work England's legal team to deliver an external legal support function which will complement the existing support delivered by the Legal Team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91d3cbcc-a687-49fe-b609-3d6ce6ea28df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8925d8e9-e971-48c5-876a-3066233b690d
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 (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£735,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 14 Mar 2027 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
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
Jonathan Lee
Contact Email
jonathan.lee@socialworkengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
01145533211

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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