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CA15849 - Dixons Academies Trust - Legal Services

DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD

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14 May 2025 at 13:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "CA15849 - Dixons Academies Trust - Legal Services" was conducted by Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, with the contract awarded to Hill Dickinson LLP. Categorised under legal services, the contract involves providing legal advisory and representation services to the trust. The procurement method used was a direct award, with the process reaching the award stage on 14th May 2025. The contract period is set to start on 11th September 2025 and end on 10th September 2028, with an estimated contract value of £100,000. The services are to be delivered at various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses in the legal sector to establish a link with the educational trust sector, thereby fostering long-term relationships and potential recurring contracts. Companies specialising in legal services and capable of handling a broad spectrum of advisory tasks are particularly well-suited for such contracts. Furthermore, the procurement process highlighted a preference for engaging with SMEs, providing an advantageous opportunity for smaller firms looking to expand their client base within the United Kingdom and internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15849 - Dixons Academies Trust - Legal Services

Notice Description

Dixons Academies Trust were looking to procure Legal Services for the entirety of the Trust To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15849. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15849 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-954a2ba1-294a-4877-ad30-d432251256ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5eb88a3-6bf8-4233-938e-0ba3171d96ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 10 Sep 2028 3-4 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
DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Little Horton
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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