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title: "Loan Sale Programme Legal Advice Contract Extension"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-09-13"
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# Loan Sale Programme Legal Advice Contract Extension

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9366eae-be75-4620-b99e-b40e0775859a

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking legal advice services through the "Loan Sale Programme Legal Advice Contract Extension". This procurement process falls within the legal services industry category and is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The contract period began on 24 August 2021 and is set to conclude on 12 March 2023. This tender was awarded on 20 August 2021 and utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender is now complete with no financial impact from the extension.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing legal advice, particularly those focused on public sector services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging in this sector can enhance their visibility and capability in structuring complex legal agreements, thus fostering business growth and establishing long-term relationships with government entities such as the Department for Education.

## Notice

con_7971 Loan Sale Programme Legal Advice Services agreement was appointed in 2018 following an ITT open competition, this agreement had the provision within which to be extended to a maximum contract term of 5 years. This clause has been exercised and the extension appointed in time only, there is zero value impact to the contract. The contract provides legal advice services for sale preparations and general legal advice requirements to the Student Loans Company Sponsorship and Strategy Team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e332d08-e9f2-43f8-9418-83bf6a8f0f94 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2021 - 12 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2021 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e332d08-e9f2-43f8-9418-83bf6a8f0f94

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e332d08-e9f2-43f8-9418-83bf6a8f0f94
  13th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37b72547-0440-4df9-a299-bf89f1611037

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