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Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

GLF Schools, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification, is seeking legal services through an open competitive procedure. The tender, titled "Provision of Legal Services," covers areas such as admissions, exclusions, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), safeguarding, data protection, fraud, governance, employment law, and more. The contracting process is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2026. Services are required across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKI34, UKI62, UKJ11, and others. The contract value is estimated at £300,000 GBP, and submissions must be emailed by the aforementioned deadline. The main procurement category is services, and only submissions in English will be accepted. The contract period begins on 1st December 2026 and may extend to 30th November 2031, allowing for renewal options.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those experienced in handling comprehensive legal advice in the educational sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. With a focus on attributes such as quality, price, and social value, the project provides scope for demonstrating expertise in various legal domains. With potential extensions increasing the duration, successful bids can result in prolonged engagement, offering stability and strategic growth prospects for service providers. Interested parties should ensure that they meet the technical and economic criteria as outlined in the Invitation to Tender to make the most of this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c186
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061847-2026
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
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLF SCHOOLS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BANSTEAD
Postcode
SM7 1AG
Post Town
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

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