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title: "Complex legal Services for Higher Education Restructuring Regime phase 1"
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# Complex legal Services for Higher Education Restructuring Regime phase 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17e8f45f-2ede-4c5e-a666-53480fa45875

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## Summary

The Department for Education in London has successfully concluded a procurement process for complex legal services related to the Higher Education Restructuring Regime (HERR) phase 1. This procurement, identified by the title "Complex legal Services for Higher Education Restructuring Regime phase 1," fell within the legal advisory services industry category. It was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at approximately £249,334.67, commenced on 9 September 2020 and will be in force until 8 September 2021, with the award announced on 1 March 2021.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with a focus on higher education and restructuring services. Given the urgency surrounding the HERR due to providers in financial distress, businesses equipped with the expertise in legal advisory services and a strong understanding of the higher education sector will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The nature of this procurement suggests that SMEs with relevant experience may find pathways to participate, fostering diversity and innovation in the legal services market.

## Notice

The HE Restructuring Regime (HERR) was announced on 16 July 2020, which included a dedicated email address providers in financial distress can use to contact DfE. We are aware of several providers who want to discuss their options, including the possibility of entering the HERR. There is an immediate need to ensure the HERR is set up and operational as a matter of urgency as HE providers may enter it before the new AY commences. We appointed this supplier for the the legal services required for the setup of the HERR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c9663e-c9e9-4efc-a306-12f26125e0dc |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2020 - 8 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,334 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOGAN LOVELLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2021 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c9663e-c9e9-4efc-a306-12f26125e0dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c9663e-c9e9-4efc-a306-12f26125e0dc
  1st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/490786d7-0c3c-4aad-bd5d-de6021bb55fa
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