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title: "Counsel advice for Legal case ESL (con_26710)"
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# Counsel advice for Legal case ESL (con_26710)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2dea37a-04f9-434c-ab6a-640091e23a91

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Counsel advice for Legal case ESL (con_26710)" in the business services industry category, specifically for legal advice. The awarded contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The procurement utilised a direct method and was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 12th February 2025, with the contract period running from 19th February 2025 to 27th February 2026. The total value of the contract is £15,000, awarded to Landmark Chambers Limited.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in legal advice and related business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. SMEs are well-suited for this tender, given the procurement’s specific suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises. Securing a contract with the Department for Education can strengthen a business’s portfolio, enhance its reputation, and provide further opportunities within the public sector. The extensive geographical coverage also offers potential for increased service visibility and expansion in various regions across the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Legal advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c22f24-b49c-4113-a79f-de4e95232229 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANDMARK CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 11:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c22f24-b49c-4113-a79f-de4e95232229

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37c22f24-b49c-4113-a79f-de4e95232229
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

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