Tender

YPO - 000725 Schools and Academies Legal Advice Services

YPO

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07 Dec 2016 at 16:21

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being led by YPO (formerly known as the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation), targeting the provision of legal advice services for schools and academies. The title of the tender is "YPO - 000725 Schools and Academies Legal Advice Services," which falls under the services industry category, specifically legal services (CPV code: 79100000). This tender, conducted through an open procurement process, was published on 12th July 2016 and includes a contract period lasting from 16th September 2016 to 15th September 2020, with options for two twelve-month extensions. Interested suppliers should note that the tender submissions must be made electronically through YPO's e-tendering system before the deadline of 11th August 2016, at 23:59:59 BST.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational law or have experience in providing legal support to public sector organisations. Successful bidders will gain a place on a framework agreement enabling them to support schools and academies through essential legal services, which may include advice on conversions, hotline support, and project work. The anticipated contract values between £40 million and £50 million indicate a robust opportunity for firms wishing to expand their footprint in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

YPO - 000725 Schools and Academies Legal Advice Services

Notice Description

YPO are looking to procure a single provider framework which will allow school and academy customers access to legal advice and services relevant to the sector. This will include the conversion of a school into an academy, everyday legal advice and support through the means of a hotline service and more complex or project work. The Framework agreement will cover the period from 16th September 2016 to 15th September 2018 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA YPO's E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm SUBMISSION BY ANY OTHER MEANS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED For more information please email the contacts stated above. To see the documentation, please go online to https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registrati on_wizard_introduction?openform and 'Register as a Supplier'. 1. Click on the appropriate tender under 'Latest Opportunities' 2. Click the "Register Interest" button which is located under the "Main Contract Detail" 3. Click on 'ok' 4. Return back to the home page and select the "My Opportunities" link, located on the right hand side of your home page. 5. Select the link to the tender 6. Select "view stage detail" and download the documents. For 'online question' tenders, use the response wizard to start answering questions online.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e383ec2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a42090-0d8e-4e9f-a4ef-57de8176f599
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2016 - 15 Sep 2020 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YPO
Contact Name
Melissa Bell
Contact Email
contracts@ypo.co.uk
Contact Phone
01924 834965

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF2 0XE
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wrenthorpe and Outwood West
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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