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The provision of legal support for the creation of Sandwell Children's Services Trust

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Aug 2017 at 08:23

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17 May 2017 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking to appoint external legal services for the establishment of the Sandwell Children's Services Trust. This tender, titled "The provision of legal support for the creation of Sandwell Children's Services Trust," falls within the business services industry, specifically focusing on legal services, and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was "Other," and the contract period spans from 31 January 2017 to 31 October 2017, with a total contract value of £285,900. The tender period closed on 13 January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in legal services. Companies that specialise in legal consulting, especially those experienced in public sector contracts, would find this procurement process well-suited for their offerings. Engaging with such contracts can bolster their business growth, build a reputation in the public sector arena, and expand their client base through successful service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of legal support for the creation of Sandwell Children's Services Trust

Notice Description

Contract to appoint external legal services to support establishment of Sandwell Children's Services Trust.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2e3afee-34a7-42ce-87e3-9b100ef0feaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a217368e-cc67-48a9-a4eb-e9616b59cccc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£285,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

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