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title: "External Procurement Legal Services"
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buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# External Procurement Legal Services

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-190472fa-e75a-4bad-ae00-83fe881dbc71

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## Summary

The Education Authority has completed the procurement process for "External Procurement Legal Services," classified under business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV code 79000000). The contract, with an estimated maximum value of £1,500,000, spans from 1st October 2024 to 5th September 2028 and is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a CCS Public Sector Legal Services framework agreement, following a selective procurement method. The tender process concluded on 28th August 2024, with the awarded notice published on 7th October 2024. The contract is shared equally among four suppliers: Cleaver Fulton Rankin, Arthur Cox, Carson McDowell LLP, and Tughans, each allocated £375,000.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. The rotational basis of contract operations ensures periodic engagement and the potential for continued partnerships beyond initial services. Such contracts can enhance business profiles, securing long-term relations with public sector clients. Companies that have strong capabilities in the specified legal services areas and can operate within the framework of public sector requirements will find this contract beneficial for establishing and expanding their market presence in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

Direct call off from CCS Public Sector Legal Services for the External Procurement Legal Services for a period of 3 years and 11 months. This contract has a maximum value of PS1,500,000, however, no guarantee of work is given. Additional information: Direct call off from CCS Public Sector Legal Services for the External Procurement Legal Services for a period of 3 years and 11 months. This contract has a maximum value of PS1,500,000, however, no guarantee of work is given.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eeb611-ebd4-4c24-b54a-dbc41ad7c046 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | BALLYMENA |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT42 2HS |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim |
| Local authority | Mid and East Antrim |
| Electoral ward | Ballee and Harryville |
| Westminster constituency | North Antrim |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR COX; CARSON MCDOWELL; CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN; TUGHANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eeb611-ebd4-4c24-b54a-dbc41ad7c046

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eeb611-ebd4-4c24-b54a-dbc41ad7c046
  7th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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