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Loan Sale Programme Legal Advice Contract Extension

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Sep 2021 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking legal advice services through the "Loan Sale Programme Legal Advice Contract Extension". This procurement process falls within the legal services industry category and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The contract period began on 24 August 2021 and is set to conclude on 12 March 2023. This tender was awarded on 20 August 2021 and utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender is now complete with no financial impact from the extension.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing legal advice, particularly those focused on public sector services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in this sector can enhance their visibility and capability in structuring complex legal agreements, thus fostering business growth and establishing long-term relationships with government entities such as the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loan Sale Programme Legal Advice Contract Extension

Notice Description

con_7971 Loan Sale Programme Legal Advice Services agreement was appointed in 2018 following an ITT open competition, this agreement had the provision within which to be extended to a maximum contract term of 5 years. This clause has been exercised and the extension appointed in time only, there is zero value impact to the contract. The contract provides legal advice services for sale preparations and general legal advice requirements to the Student Loans Company Sponsorship and Strategy Team

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e332d08-e9f2-43f8-9418-83bf6a8f0f94
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Aug 2021 - 12 Mar 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial-operations@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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