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External legal services provider for lay case examiners

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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06 Aug 2024 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Social Work England has awarded a contract for external legal services to support their lay case examiners. The successful bidder, TLT LLP, will provide independent legal advice and training under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process commenced with the tender period ending on 8th March 2024, and the contract period spans from 10th May 2024 to 9th May 2026. This contract falls under the legal services category and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality legal advice and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing due to its suitability for such firms as stipulated by Social Work England. Given the importance of compliant and accurate legal support for cases, firms with a robust track record in legal service provision are well-suited to compete in this sector. The structured ongoing partnership with Social Work England could also enhance a firm's portfolio and market reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External legal services provider for lay case examiners

Notice Description

Social Work England are seeking to establish a contract with a legal services provider ("the Provider"), who can work in partnership with Social Work England to deliver independent legal advice to, and legal training for, our Case Examiners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9744ae64-b234-483b-85b0-bcb4fe31f7c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6116d831-1034-4226-b68b-e8faf39edd30
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2024 - 9 May 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
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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