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title: "Legal Apprenticeships"
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# Legal Apprenticeships

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed51b834-03a6-4e95-9e9b-b1338c109586

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Apprenticeships in the Education and training services category. The tender, titled "Legal Apprenticeships," aims to expand and improve legal qualification schemes. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract value set at £1,588,000. The procurement stage has been completed, with the tender period ending on January 6, 2023, and the contract period scheduled from January 9, 2023, to January 8, 2027. The buying organisation, Ministry of Justice, is based in Leeds, England, and the delivery addresses span various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for educational service providers specialising in legal training to compete for and potentially secure a long-term contract with the Ministry of Justice. Businesses with expertise in delivering apprenticeship programmes at both Level 3 and Level 7, particularly those with a focus on legal support and matters, are well-suited to bid. The tender's significant contract value and extended contract period provide a stable platform for business growth and the establishment of strategic partnerships within the legal education sector.

## Notice

HMCTS needs to expand and improve its legal qualification schemes (currently offering Level 3 and Level 6) as legal apprenticeships will form a critical part of its strategy to create a pipeline for business-critical Legal Advisor and other legally qualified roles. Recruiting and retaining already qualified individuals to these roles is extremely challenging due to the labour market in this sector. Paralegal Level 3 - This apprenticeship underpins the initial legal training. The Apprenticeship's focus is to provide legal support, including administrative tasks, carrying out research and drafting legal documents and forms. It will also be used as the apprenticeship framework in the devolved administration of Wales and Scotland. Solicitor Level 7 - This apprenticeship's aim is to Progress legal matters and transactions, applying legal knowledge and commercial judgement to produce solutions which meet clients' needs. It will also be used as the apprenticeship framework in the devolved administration of Wales and Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24184550-593a-4c93-9d9e-ac4e2bce9639 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,588,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,588,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| 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), TLL Wales, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24184550-593a-4c93-9d9e-ac4e2bce9639

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24184550-593a-4c93-9d9e-ac4e2bce9639
  27th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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