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title: "con_13739 COVID-19 Inquiry Legal Advice Services"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2022-06-28"
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# con_13739 COVID-19 Inquiry Legal Advice Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb420270-d6ff-4b75-b1ac-0d1cb9675187

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for legal advice services titled "con_13739 COVID-19 Inquiry Legal Advice Services." This initiative falls within the legal services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement was executed through a selective method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th June 2022, with the awarded contract starting on 28th June 2022 and running until 27th June 2027, with a total contract value of £5,000,000.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing support for government inquiries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to consider participation, given their suitability for this contract. Engaging in such contracts not only aids in expanding capabilities but also fosters relationships with government entities.

## Notice

Legal Advice Services to supplement capacity available from Government Legal Department to support the Covid-19 Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd79288-8cfc-423a-be6d-d9b6719f6684 |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2022 - 27 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd79288-8cfc-423a-be6d-d9b6719f6684

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd79288-8cfc-423a-be6d-d9b6719f6684
  28th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f466eb5-6bc4-4f22-bc47-64554175ee72
  n/a

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