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Legal Services to The City of Liverpool College (Inclusive of Group Companies) - AWARD

THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE

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30 Jun 2026 at 08:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Liverpool College has concluded the awarding of a contract for the provision of legal services to Hill Dickinson LLP, as part of their procurement process under the Light Touch Regime outlined by the Procurement Act 2023. The contract spans three years with an option to extend for an additional year and is valued at approximately £125,000 per annum including VAT. Initially opened for tenders on the College's In-Tend website, the submission closed on April 22, 2026, and Hill Dickinson LLP was announced as the successful supplier on June 30, 2026. This contract starts on August 1, 2026, and is set to end on July 31, 2029. The contract will primarily be serviced from the College's location in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom and encompasses various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and parts of Europe and the rest of the world.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for legal service firms looking to expand their operations in the education sector, specifically those with expertise in addressing legal needs within college groups. The open procurement method used facilitates exposure and the chance to bid for such projects. Businesses specialising in legal services with a proven track record in handling educational institutions’ legal requirements are best suited for such tenders. Although the tender in question has already been awarded, it highlights the kinds of opportunities available for firms looking to partner with educational bodies like The City of Liverpool College.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services to The City of Liverpool College (Inclusive of Group Companies) - AWARD

Notice Description

The City of Liverpool College are going out to tender for a 3 year contract (with the option to extend for one extra year) for the supply and delivery of legal services to the College group, this contract will start on 01/08/2026. The contract will however be subject to review after a 2 year period with an opportunity for a break in the contract to be applied at that time. The expected value of this contract is in the region of PS125,000 inc vat per year. The tender process is to be conducted under the principles of the Light Touch Regime established in the Procurement Act 2023. The documents for this tender are ready to be downloaded and the closing date for the return of your tenders via the College's In-Tend website is 12 noon on 22nd April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001d0575-f7a4-4dc0-a09b-3f28474ea2e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MERSEYSIDE
Postcode
L7 7JA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Canning
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

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