--- title: "YPO - 000725 Schools and Academies Legal Advice Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e383ec2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e383ec2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e383ec2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e383ec2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YPO" published: "2016-12-07" --- # YPO - 000725 Schools and Academies Legal Advice Services Buyer: YPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e383ec2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e383ec2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e383ec2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The public procurement process is being led by YPO (formerly known as the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation), targeting the provision of legal advice services for schools and academies. The title of the tender is "YPO - 000725 Schools and Academies Legal Advice Services," which falls under the services industry category, specifically legal services (CPV code: 79100000). This tender, conducted through an open procurement process, was published on 12th July 2016 and includes a contract period lasting from 16th September 2016 to 15th September 2020, with options for two twelve-month extensions. Interested suppliers should note that the tender submissions must be made electronically through YPO's e-tendering system before the deadline of 11th August 2016, at 23:59:59 BST. This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational law or have experience in providing legal support to public sector organisations. Successful bidders will gain a place on a framework agreement enabling them to support schools and academies through essential legal services, which may include advice on conversions, hotline support, and project work. The anticipated contract values between £40 million and £50 million indicate a robust opportunity for firms wishing to expand their footprint in the educational sector. ## Notice YPO are looking to procure a single provider framework which will allow school and academy customers access to legal advice and services relevant to the sector. This will include the conversion of a school into an academy, everyday legal advice and support through the means of a hotline service and more complex or project work. The Framework agreement will cover the period from 16th September 2016 to 15th September 2018 with two options to extend for an additional 12 months. Additional information: Instructions to Suppliers: TENDER SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA YPO's E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm SUBMISSION BY ANY OTHER MEANS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED For more information please email the contacts stated above. To see the documentation, please go online to https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registrati on_wizard_introduction?openform and 'Register as a Supplier'. 1. Click on the appropriate tender under 'Latest Opportunities' 2. Click the "Register Interest" button which is located under the "Main Contract Detail" 3. Click on 'ok' 4. Return back to the home page and select the "My Opportunities" link, located on the right hand side of your home page. 5. Select the link to the tender 6. Select "view stage detail" and download the documents. For 'online question' tenders, use the response wizard to start answering questions online. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a42090-0d8e-4e9f-a4ef-57de8176f599 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Sep 2016 - 15 Sep 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | YPO | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF2 0XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2016 at 16:21 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a42090-0d8e-4e9f-a4ef-57de8176f599 - 7 Dec 2016 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213f4846-9e8e-4032-b1bf-8c1d1e9de379 - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213f4846-9e8e-4032-b1bf-8c1d1e9de379 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a42090-0d8e-4e9f-a4ef-57de8176f599 7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/213f4846-9e8e-4032-b1bf-8c1d1e9de379 7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_home?ReadForm - https://tendering.ypo.co.uk/procontract/ypo/supplier.nsf/frm_supplier_registrati ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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