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RM3786 Call-off Insolvency

Department for Education

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29 Sep 2021 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is procuring legal services under the title "RM3786 Call-off Insolvency" to support its work with financially distressed education providers. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £3,342,000, and the contract period is set to run from 13 September 2021 to 12 September 2022. The procurement method employed is a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the service is classified under the CPV category for education and training services. Key stakeholders include several law firms, and the tender has been formally awarded, with publication of the award notice occurring on 29 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in restructuring, insolvency, and audit. Firms capable of providing urgent legal advice and support during investigations or audits will find this contract especially relevant. Businesses of varying scales, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifically indicates suitability for SMEs, which can enhance their growth in the public sector market. Companies offering diverse legal solutions can leverage this tender to expand their footprint in the education sector, targeting institutions that may be seeking guidance during financial challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM3786 Call-off Insolvency

Notice Description

n order to support PMO's broad range of work and particularly in the assessment of a broad range of financially distressed Education Providers , we are procuring the following services: Legal services and advice for restructuring and insolvency, such as the appointment of an Education Administrator and advice in the run up to and during an Education Administration (or normal insolvency procedure defined in the IA). There also may be a requirement for legal advice during an IBR and any other supplementary activity, whilst the options for intervention or insolvency are recommended to the Appropriate National Authority, defined as the Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers by s5 of TEFA 2017, hereafter referred to as ANA. Linked to the above or separately, debt advice for restructuring existing loans and/or grants may also be required. Legal services and advice for CF&I, such as urgent legal advice during ongoing investigations and enforcement action. This will include advice in the event of legal challenge, assessment of relevant potential contractual action and strategic options depending on individual case factors. This will also include provision of advice on enforcement actions requiring specific specialism such as insolvency litigation and may include consideration of civil recovery options. Audit and Assurance Legal services and advice for Audit and Assurance activity, such as urgent legal advice during ongoing audits and provision of advice on funding error recovery action. This will include a legal assessment on likelihood of legal challenge and advice in the event of legal challenge. This could include advice on Freedom of Information and GDPR provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd6b6f79-3c56-4c79-9f8e-196f86b7eff1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6da1e3-8beb-4c25-8df8-46720c0d61cf
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,342,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,342,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2022 6-12 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Burges Salmon LLP

DLA Piper UK LLP

Dentons UKME LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP

TLT LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Further Information

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