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title: "Legal Support to Support SLC Pensions Transfer (con_28114)"
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# Legal Support to Support SLC Pensions Transfer (con_28114)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4829a49-d518-4801-966e-d1d0372ce1ee

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Education involves the provision of legal support for the SLC Pensions Transfer, with an awarded contract to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. This contract falls under the business services industry category, specifically focusing on law. It covers multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including but not limited to London and the Midlands. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the award being issued on 13th June 2025. The contract, valued at £50,000, extends from 13th June 2025 to 13th December 2027. This was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was completed as of the end of the tender period on 6th June 2025. SMEs were specifically considered suitable for this opportunity, while VCSEs were not.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for legal services providers, particularly those capable of offering specialised advice in pensions transfers. The call-off from a framework agreement indicates the buyer's preference for established relationships but also indicates potential future opportunities for companies looking to position themselves within such frameworks. While the contract was awarded to a large-scale firm, SMEs well-versed in business law, consulting, or similar services may position themselves for future tenders of this nature, which could include frameworks or selective processes offering growth through recurring engagements or expansions within the Department for Education's procurement needs.

## Notice

Legal advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329f1232-bc57-45b5-aa3d-34cfbd8b70e0 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 13 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | WESTMINSTER, 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 | 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## 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

- 24 Jul 2025 at 19:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329f1232-bc57-45b5-aa3d-34cfbd8b70e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/329f1232-bc57-45b5-aa3d-34cfbd8b70e0
  24th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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