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title: "RM3786 Call-off Insolvency"
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# RM3786 Call-off Insolvency

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd6b6f79-3c56-4c79-9f8e-196f86b7eff1

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## Summary

The Department for Education is procuring legal services under the title "RM3786 Call-off Insolvency" to support its work with financially distressed education providers. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with a total contract value of £3,342,000, and the contract period is set to run from 13 September 2021 to 12 September 2022. The procurement method employed is a selective call-off from a framework agreement, and the service is classified under the CPV category for education and training services. Key stakeholders include several law firms, and the tender has been formally awarded, with publication of the award notice occurring on 29 September 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in restructuring, insolvency, and audit. Firms capable of providing urgent legal advice and support during investigations or audits will find this contract especially relevant. Businesses of varying scales, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, as the procurement specifically indicates suitability for SMEs, which can enhance their growth in the public sector market. Companies offering diverse legal solutions can leverage this tender to expand their footprint in the education sector, targeting institutions that may be seeking guidance during financial challenges.

## Notice

n order to support PMO's broad range of work and particularly in the assessment of a broad range of financially distressed Education Providers , we are procuring the following services: Legal services and advice for restructuring and insolvency, such as the appointment of an Education Administrator and advice in the run up to and during an Education Administration (or normal insolvency procedure defined in the IA). There also may be a requirement for legal advice during an IBR and any other supplementary activity, whilst the options for intervention or insolvency are recommended to the Appropriate National Authority, defined as the Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers by s5 of TEFA 2017, hereafter referred to as ANA. Linked to the above or separately, debt advice for restructuring existing loans and/or grants may also be required. Legal services and advice for CF&I, such as urgent legal advice during ongoing investigations and enforcement action. This will include advice in the event of legal challenge, assessment of relevant potential contractual action and strategic options depending on individual case factors. This will also include provision of advice on enforcement actions requiring specific specialism such as insolvency litigation and may include consideration of civil recovery options. Audit and Assurance Legal services and advice for Audit and Assurance activity, such as urgent legal advice during ongoing audits and provision of advice on funding error recovery action. This will include a legal assessment on likelihood of legal challenge and advice in the event of legal challenge. This could include advice on Freedom of Information and GDPR provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6da1e3-8beb-4c25-8df8-46720c0d61cf |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 12 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,342,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,342,000 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON; DENTONS UKME; DLA PIPER; MILLS AND REEVE; PINSENT MASONS; TLT; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2021 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6da1e3-8beb-4c25-8df8-46720c0d61cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d6da1e3-8beb-4c25-8df8-46720c0d61cf
  29th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92291dc1-5382-47c6-941c-a4b5cccc09cc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80e9848c-6c57-45ce-adf6-16315f8c29ab
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7686b95c-0717-427c-8f13-9e97e8565871
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42fc19b5-ef77-41c4-9af0-557a4db4cc8f
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9a40c22-df49-48ef-b048-7792c5dfb194
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd91f6d9-f9a1-4ad8-933f-686f88ef97cf
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ea468e7-5395-4b82-9c06-5454313c5e26
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