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title: "Marples v Secretary of State for Education"
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# Marples v Secretary of State for Education

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f22eef1-e4c9-4ee5-bf9e-a2d193f4155b

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process titled "Marples v Secretary of State for Education," under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). This tender addresses losses due to alleged negligence and misfeasance connected to a failed share sale in an apprenticeship training business. The location for the delivery is London with postal code SW1H 9GL. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 19 March 2024 to 8 August 2025, with the tender period ending on 14 March 2024. The total value of the contract is GBP 5665.41. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with Altlaw EDiscovery Limited selected as the supplier.

Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in addressing negligence and misfeasance claims, will find growth opportunities in such contracts. Large-scale legal firms like Altlaw EDiscovery Limited, which bring substantial resources and experience, are best suited for this type of selective procurement process. This tender provides a significant opportunity to engage with governmental legal departments, paving the way for potential future collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

Claimants allege losses plus interest and costs in respect of alleged negligence, negligent misstatement and misfeasance in public office in relation to a failed sale of shares in an apprenticeship training business.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909c149b-e257-4c11-ab9c-4c0340263920 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2024 - 8 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,665 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | ALTLAW EDISCOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 10:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909c149b-e257-4c11-ab9c-4c0340263920
- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909c149b-e257-4c11-ab9c-4c0340263920
- 22 Mar 2024 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909c149b-e257-4c11-ab9c-4c0340263920

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909c149b-e257-4c11-ab9c-4c0340263920
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0643e07-f028-4e55-8d0b-eb7f775b030c

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