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title: "Specialist legal advice and training for the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Service"
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# Specialist legal advice and training for the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Service

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adb2d36e-1166-47cf-9a14-c76177229f1e

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Council is currently seeking specialist legal advice and training for its Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Service. This procurement falls under the legal services category and is valued at £60,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 5 June 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2020 and will run until 31 August 2021. The delivery of these services will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal firms, particularly those with experience in special educational needs legislation and the specifications set forth in the Children and Families Act (2014). Businesses specialising in legal consulting and training services that are well-versed in SEND legislation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to leverage their expertise while contributing to the important work of the Liverpool City Council.

## Notice

Specialist legal advice and training for the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Service For a qualified solicitor with proven experience of working in the context of special educational needs and disability (SEND) legislation to support Liverpool City Council to fulfil its duties outlined in Part 3 of 'The Children and Families Act (2014)' and the associated Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice - 0 to 25 Years (2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8c21b1-7b9c-4dd3-9bf4-4d27dd956efd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 15 May 2020 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8c21b1-7b9c-4dd3-9bf4-4d27dd956efd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8c21b1-7b9c-4dd3-9bf4-4d27dd956efd
  15th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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