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title: "External legal services provider for lay case examiners"
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# External legal services provider for lay case examiners

Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9744ae64-b234-483b-85b0-bcb4fe31f7c3

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## Summary

Social Work England has awarded a contract for external legal services to support their lay case examiners. The successful bidder, TLT LLP, will provide independent legal advice and training under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process commenced with the tender period ending on 8th March 2024, and the contract period spans from 10th May 2024 to 9th May 2026. This contract falls under the legal services category and is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is £60,000.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality legal advice and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing due to its suitability for such firms as stipulated by Social Work England. Given the importance of compliant and accurate legal support for cases, firms with a robust track record in legal service provision are well-suited to compete in this sector. The structured ongoing partnership with Social Work England could also enhance a firm's portfolio and market reputation.

## Notice

Social Work England are seeking to establish a contract with a legal services provider ("the Provider"), who can work in partnership with Social Work England to deliver independent legal advice to, and legal training for, our Case Examiners.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6116d831-1034-4226-b68b-e8faf39edd30 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2024 - 9 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6116d831-1034-4226-b68b-e8faf39edd30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6116d831-1034-4226-b68b-e8faf39edd30
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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