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title: "Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function"
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# Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c31ab60-7fd0-4cdb-b1c7-49d571fa7169

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) awarded a contract for "Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function" under the industry category of Legal advisory services (CPV: 79111000). The procurement process was completed with a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action (below threshold), valued at £300,000. This contract will commence on 17th November 2024 and conclude on 16th November 2026. The services are required across various locations in England to support Ofsted's regulatory functions including suspension appeals, cancellation appeals, and other enforcement-related matters.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the legal services sector, to engage with Ofsted's regulatory processes. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are specifically highlighted as suitable contenders for similar future tenders. The awarded firm, PS Law LLP, has secured a valuable contract that would enable growth within the legal advisory industry through close collaboration with a key public authority in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Ofsted require a range of legal services from an independent private law firm at various locations throughout England to offer specialist advice and support in relation to: * Suspension appeals * Cancellation appeals * Other appeals against enforcement action taken by Ofsted, including restriction of accommodation, refusal to waive disqualification/grant written consent etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe72a37-ca64-475e-83e1-8e0ce24cd9d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PS LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe72a37-ca64-475e-83e1-8e0ce24cd9d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fe72a37-ca64-475e-83e1-8e0ce24cd9d4
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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