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Provision of Legal Services

GLF SCHOOLS

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14 Jul 2026 at 10:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
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06 Jul 2026 at 15:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GLF Schools, a public authority under the sub-central government classification, is seeking a service provider for the Provision of Legal Services. The procurement process is underway with the tender stage active, and the deadline for tender submissions is set for 31st July 2026. This competitive flexible procedure is targeted towards the legal services industry, with a broad range of requirements including legal advice on admissions, exclusions, safeguarding, data protection, litigation, and more. The legal services contract, valued at £300,000, will cover various UK regions including UKI34, UKI62, UKJ11, among others, commencing on 1st December 2026 and potentially extending up to 2031. Interested suppliers must ensure their proposals are received via email by the specified deadline.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for legal service providers to expand their business through a long-term engagement with GLF Schools, a notable educational institution in the UK. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their eligibility and suitability outlined in the procurement documents. The selection process will focus on quality, social value, and price, creating an advantageous platform for qualified legal experts to showcase their capabilities and secure a significant contract. With ample scope for extensions, this contract presents a strategic growth opportunity for businesses looking to enhance their portfolio in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

GLF Schools seeks to engage a Service Provider for the provision of a complete legal advice service, including support on admissions, exclusions, SEND-related matters, safeguarding and child protection issues, managing complaints, disciplinary issues, public law matters, academy conversions, rebrokerage, Data Protection and Freedom of Information obligations, fraud and risk-related issues, comprehensive governance and regulatory advice, employment and HR law, commercial and contract law, Property, estates, and construction matters, corporate finance and taxation, litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c186
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066022-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLF SCHOOLS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANSTEAD
Postcode
SM7 1AG
Postcode Area
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLI34 Wandsworth, TLI62 Croydon, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC, TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey, TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
Nork
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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