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Legal Apprenticeships

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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27 Jan 2023 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Apprenticeships in the Education and training services category. The tender, titled "Legal Apprenticeships," aims to expand and improve legal qualification schemes. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract value set at £1,588,000. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period ending on January 6, 2023, and the contract period scheduled from January 9, 2023, to January 8, 2027. The buying organisation, Ministry of Justice, is based in Leeds, England, and the delivery addresses span various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for educational service providers specialising in legal training to compete for and potentially secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Justice. Businesses with expertise in delivering apprenticeship programmes at both Level 3 and Level 7, particularly those with a focus on legal support and matters, are well-suited to bid. The tender's significant contract value and extended contract period provide a stable platform for business growth and the establishment of strategic partnerships within the legal education sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Apprenticeships

Notice Description

HMCTS needs to expand and improve its legal qualification schemes (currently offering Level 3 and Level 6) as legal apprenticeships will form a critical part of its strategy to create a pipeline for business-critical Legal Advisor and other legally qualified roles. Recruiting and retaining already qualified individuals to these roles is extremely challenging due to the labour market in this sector. Paralegal Level 3 - This apprenticeship underpins the initial legal training. The Apprenticeship's focus is to provide legal support, including administrative tasks, carrying out research and drafting legal documents and forms. It will also be used as the apprenticeship framework in the devolved administration of Wales and Scotland. Solicitor Level 7 - This apprenticeship's aim is to Progress legal matters and transactions, applying legal knowledge and commercial judgement to produce solutions which meet clients' needs. It will also be used as the apprenticeship framework in the devolved administration of Wales and Scotland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24184550-593a-4c93-9d9e-ac4e2bce9639
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,588,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,588,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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