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title: "Legal Advice & Support for School/Academy Conversions"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-20"
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# Legal Advice & Support for School/Academy Conversions

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69d3f3da-e348-4eee-9f84-6567850d8341

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council is the contracting authority for the procurement titled "Legal Advice & Support for School/Academy Conversions," which falls under the legal services category. The procurement process, conducted via an open procedure, has concluded with an award made on 31st May 2018. The contract has a total value of £90,000 and began on 1st June 2018, concluding on 31st August 2020. This procurement was aimed at providing legal services associated with school and academy conversions in the North West region of England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those with experience in educational law and public sector contracts, to expand their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services are well-positioned to compete in future tenders in this area, as the process encourages participation from smaller entities. By engaging with Liverpool City Council, firms can establish long-term relationships that may lead to additional contracts in related sectors.

## Notice

Direct award via NHS SBS Framework - Provision of Legal Services SBS/18/CW/ZWS/9216

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bae5e4f-0487-4fb1-aa2f-52dc0c3a1651 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2018 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bae5e4f-0487-4fb1-aa2f-52dc0c3a1651

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bae5e4f-0487-4fb1-aa2f-52dc0c3a1651
  20th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpool.gov.uk

## Provenance

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