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Legal Support to Support SLC Pensions Transfer (con_28114)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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24 Jul 2025 at 19:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Education involves the provision of legal support for the SLC Pensions Transfer, with an awarded contract to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. This contract falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law. It covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including but not limited to London and the Midlands. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the award being issued on 13th June 2025. The contract, valued at £50,000, extends from 13th June 2025 to 13th December 2027. This was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed as of the end of the tender period on 6th June 2025. SMEs were specifically considered suitable for this opportunity, while VCSEs were not.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for legal services providers, particularly those capable of offering specialised advice in pensions transfers. The call-off from a framework agreement indicates the buyer's preference for established relationships but also indicates potential future opportunities for companies looking to position themselves within such frameworks. While the contract was awarded to a large-scale firm, SMEs well-versed in business law, consulting, or similar services may position themselves for future tenders of this nature, which could include frameworks or selective processes offering growth through recurring engagements or expansions within the Department for Education's procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support to Support SLC Pensions Transfer (con_28114)

Notice Description

Legal advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4829a49-d518-4801-966e-d1d0372ce1ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329f1232-bc57-45b5-aa3d-34cfbd8b70e0
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

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 13 Dec 2027 2-3 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
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
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
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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