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Counsel advice for Legal case ESL (con_26710)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Feb 2025 at 11:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Counsel advice for Legal case ESL (con_26710)" in the business services industry category, specifically for legal advice. The awarded contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement utilised a direct method and was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 12th February 2025, with the contract period running from 19th February 2025 to 27th February 2026. The total value of the contract is £15,000, awarded to Landmark Chambers Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in legal advice and related business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. SMEs are well-suited for this tender, given the procurement’s specific suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Securing a contract with the Department for Education can strengthen a business’s portfolio, enhance its reputation, and provide further opportunities within the public sector. The extensive geographical coverage also offers potential for increased service visibility and expansion in various regions across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Counsel advice for Legal case ESL (con_26710)

Notice Description

Legal advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2dea37a-04f9-434c-ab6a-640091e23a91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c22f24-b49c-4113-a79f-de4e95232229
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
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANDMARK CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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