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title: "Legal Service Panel"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-164cb2d3-219c-42f9-9f80-9390214c83b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2023-06-29"
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# Legal Service Panel

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-164cb2d3-219c-42f9-9f80-9390214c83b5

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## Summary

The Education Authority has awarded a contract for Legal Services under the title "Legal Service Panel" to Mills & Reeve LLP. The procurement method used was 'selective', and it involved calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period ranges from 10th May 2023 to 31st March 2024, with a total value of £200,000. The procurement process was completed on 9th May 2023, and the legal proceedings are based in London and Northern Ireland.

This procurement opportunity for Legal Services by the Education Authority is open to English-based legal firms. The contract presents a chance for law firms specializing in legal services to expand their portfolio. SMEs are eligible to participate in this selective procurement process. The successful supplier, Mills & Reeve LLP, will represent the Education Authority in legal proceedings happening in London.

## Notice

To provide Legal Services to EA. Legal proceedings are being heard in London and therefore there is a need for an English based legal firm to act and make applications and representations on EA's behalf.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56a8ae2-2a36-46eb-a28a-e455f7022a00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2023 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56a8ae2-2a36-46eb-a28a-e455f7022a00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f56a8ae2-2a36-46eb-a28a-e455f7022a00
  29th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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