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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-b5fd17-7ba5ab98-912b-4f2e-9dd8-e17395539326

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the tender process for a contract titled "Legal services to support regulatory function" in the legal advisory services industry. The procurement method involved a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, identified as "CON 1479," was focused on independent private law firms providing specialist advice and support for various appeals related to Ofsted's enforcement actions. The contract, valued at £300,000 and classified under CPV 79111000, will be delivered in England. The contract period starts on 17 November 2024 and ends on 16 November 2026. The awards phase was completed with the contract being awarded to Ward Hadaway LLP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in the legal services sector. The requirement for specialist legal advice for regulatory appeals aligns well with law firms experienced in dealing with regulatory and enforcement matters. Given the extensive scope of services required by Ofsted, businesses with expertise in handling educational and children's services regulations would find this contract highly suitable. Additionally, the framework agreement allows for streamlined and efficient procurement, providing an accessible entry point for qualified legal service providers to engage with government contracts.

## Notice

Ofsted requires a range of legal services from independent private law firms 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/114ab359-668c-4e4e-a1a1-fa428a88aa57 |
| 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 | 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 | WARD HADAWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114ab359-668c-4e4e-a1a1-fa428a88aa57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114ab359-668c-4e4e-a1a1-fa428a88aa57
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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