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Funding Service - TLT Legal Advice (con_27724)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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17 Jul 2025 at 23:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Department for Education, situated in London, United Kingdom, and involved a contract titled "Funding Service - TLT Legal Advice (con_27724)". It falls under the industry category of business services including law, with the main procurement category being services. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specified as below threshold and without competition. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 24th April 2025. The buying organisation is a central government public authority, adding to the significance of the contract within the legal advisory domain.

This tender creates opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly for those capable of offering specialised consultancy and legal advice to government bodies. Large firms similar to TLT LLP, which was the successful supplier for this contract, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The direct procurement approach indicates potential for longstanding relationships with government departments, beneficial for firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio. The legal services industry could leverage contracts like this to enhance their expertise in government consultancy projects.

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Notice Title

Funding Service - TLT Legal Advice (con_27724)

Notice Description

Payment for legal advice received from TLT through GLD.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0561c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041143-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,669 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policyassurance.commercialqueries@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
1
Supplier Name

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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