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title: "The provision of an external legal services provider - Regulatory"
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# The provision of an external legal services provider - Regulatory

Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91d3cbcc-a687-49fe-b609-3d6ce6ea28df

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## Summary

Social Work England has awarded a contract for the provision of external legal services to Bevan Brittan LLP. The procurement process falls under the legal services industry, with a focus on regulatory support, and is categorised as an open procedure above the threshold. The contract will commence on 15th March 2024 and will run until 14th March 2027. This procurement stage is in the 'Award' stage, with the contract having been awarded on 17th October 2024. The services will be provided primarily in Sheffield, England, with postal code S3 8JY.

This opportunity provides significant growth potential for legal service firms capable of supporting regulatory requirements. It is relevant for larger legal entities particularly experienced in public sector regulations and those that can effectively collaborate with internal legal teams. While smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered, the awarded firm, Bevan Brittan LLP, showcases the competitive nature of this tender, highlighting the need for extensive experience and resources in handling such contracts.

## Notice

Social Work England are seeking to establish a contract with a legal services firm ("the Potential Provider") who can work in partnership with Social Work England's legal team to deliver an external legal support function which will complement the existing support delivered by the Legal Team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8925d8e9-e971-48c5-876a-3066233b690d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 14 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £735,000 |
| 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 | SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S3 8JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 07:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8925d8e9-e971-48c5-876a-3066233b690d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8925d8e9-e971-48c5-876a-3066233b690d
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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