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title: "Legal Advisor Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency) - RM6240"
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# Legal Advisor Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency) - RM6240

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e667d461-a17f-4b5b-aea9-9ce2b2d8d1c3

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Department for Education involves a tender for providing legal advisory services specifically related to teacher misconduct cases under the Teaching Regulation Agency. This contract falls under the legal services industry category with a specific focus on professional regulatory law. The service requirement is international, with delivery applicable across the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method utilised is a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract awarded on 4th December 2025, which will span from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2027. The total value of the contract is £3,200,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal firms with expertise in regulatory and professional misconduct law, specifically those engaged with educational institutions. While the awarded contract is particularly beneficial for large-scale firms such as Birketts LLP, Blake Morgan LLP, and Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, which have been chosen as suppliers, the framework arrangement implies potential future opportunities for other capable organisations. The procurement highlights the inclusivity for SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting readiness to engage with a diverse array of legal service providers for upcoming related tenders, fostering business growth for entities prepared to deliver specialised legal advisory services on an international scale.

## Notice

Call Off from Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6240 for Legal Adviser Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency). Legal Advisor - The Supplier will undertake to provide independent Legal Advisers with expertise in professional regulatory law to advise and support Panels when considering allegations of serious teacher misconduct.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfd1d8-f9d0-4365-b19b-61b018739dd4 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,200,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | BIRKETTS; BLAKE MORGAN; EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 15:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfd1d8-f9d0-4365-b19b-61b018739dd4
- 8 Jan 2026 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfd1d8-f9d0-4365-b19b-61b018739dd4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5dfd1d8-f9d0-4365-b19b-61b018739dd4
  8th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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