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title: "Legal Advice for PFI Academy Conversions"
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buyer: "LEEDS CITY COUNCIL"
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# Legal Advice for PFI Academy Conversions

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ac6e536-70ea-4d4a-8404-15c0ce52b597

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has successfully completed a direct award tender process for the provision of legal services, specifically for Commercial Transfer Agreements related to school academy conversions. The contract, valued at £36,000, has been awarded to Ward Hadaway LLP, a large-scale supplier with expertise in legal advisory services. The procurement falls under the CPV classification 79100000 for legal services and was situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract period starts on 19th May 2025 and ends on 18th May 2026, following the tender period closure on 13th May 2025. This procurement process supports the education sector by ensuring proficient legal support for academy transitions within the stipulated timeframe.

This tender opportunity provides a meaningful avenue for businesses with a specialisation in legal services to partake in future public procurement opportunities within the education sector. Although this particular award was directed towards a large legal firm, businesses of similar calibre specialising in educational legal matters may find alignment and competitiveness for subsequent contracts of this nature. As local councils and educational institutions increasingly seek specialised legal advice for institutional reforms and conversions, leveraging such tender opportunities could facilitate business growth and the establishment of essential partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for Ward Hadaway LLP to produce Commercial Transfer Agreements in respect of school Academy conversions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979d2c7-34ea-4a87-886d-b8778b691a93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARD HADAWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979d2c7-34ea-4a87-886d-b8778b691a93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d979d2c7-34ea-4a87-886d-b8778b691a93
  20th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=93812&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/

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