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Legal Advisor Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency) - RM6240

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Department for Education involves a tender for providing legal advisory services specifically related to teacher misconduct cases under the Teaching Regulation Agency. This contract falls under the legal services industry category with a specific focus on professional regulatory law. The service requirement is international, with delivery applicable across the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method utilised is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 4th December 2025, which will span from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The total value of the contract is £3,200,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal firms with expertise in regulatory and professional misconduct law, specifically those engaged with educational institutions. While the awarded contract is particularly beneficial for large-scale firms such as Birketts LLP, Blake Morgan LLP, and Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, which have been chosen as suppliers, the framework arrangement implies potential future opportunities for other capable organisations. The procurement highlights the inclusivity for SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting readiness to engage with a diverse array of legal service providers for upcoming related tenders, fostering business growth for entities prepared to deliver specialised legal advisory services on an international scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advisor Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency) - RM6240

Notice Description

Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240 for Legal Adviser Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency). Legal Advisor - The Supplier will undertake to provide independent Legal Advisers with expertise in professional regulatory law to advise and support Panels when considering allegations of serious teacher misconduct.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e667d461-a17f-4b5b-aea9-9ce2b2d8d1c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfd1d8-f9d0-4365-b19b-61b018739dd4
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 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
Not specified
Contact Email
misconduct.teacher@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BIRKETTS

BLAKE MORGAN

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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