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title: "Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function"
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# Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e136c290-37cb-443a-93b1-d2979bcaa6f7

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted) has completed the procurement process for "Legal Services to Support Regulatory Function" under tender ID CON 1477. This contract, classified under the industry category of legal advisory services (CPV code 79111000), involves providing specialist advice on matters such as suspension appeals, cancellation appeals, and other enforcement actions. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, resulting in an awarded contract valued at £100,000. The contract period runs from 17 November 2024 to 16 November 2026, covering service delivery across England and Wales.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The awarded firm, Sternberg Reed, exemplifies the type of independent private law firm that can benefit from such contracts. Engagement in this type of public procurement can enhance business growth by providing a stable and substantial revenue stream over a multi-year period, as well as potential for further contracts and a robust portfolio of public sector work.

## Notice

Ofsted require a range of legal services from an independent private law firm at various locations throughout England to offer specialist advice and support in relation to: * Suspension appeals * Cancellation appeals * Other appeals against enforcement action taken by Ofsted, including restriction of accommodation, refusal to waive disqualification/grant written consent etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e7cace-a12d-40c9-808c-084e20a4071f |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STERNBERG REED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e7cace-a12d-40c9-808c-084e20a4071f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0e7cace-a12d-40c9-808c-084e20a4071f
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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