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title: "Legal Services to The City of Liverpool College (Inclusive of Group Companies) - AWARD"
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# Legal Services to The City of Liverpool College (Inclusive of Group Companies) - AWARD

Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1adac96-1b30-49c6-8d7b-3fbcddd3adb9

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## Summary

The City of Liverpool College has concluded the awarding of a contract for the provision of legal services to Hill Dickinson LLP, as part of their procurement process under the Light Touch Regime outlined by the Procurement Act 2023. The contract spans three years with an option to extend for an additional year and is valued at approximately £125,000 per annum including VAT. Initially opened for tenders on the College's In-Tend website, the submission closed on April 22, 2026, and Hill Dickinson LLP was announced as the successful supplier on June 30, 2026. This contract starts on August 1, 2026, and is set to end on July 31, 2029. The contract will primarily be serviced from the College's location in Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom and encompasses various regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and parts of Europe and the rest of the world.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for legal service firms looking to expand their operations in the education sector, specifically those with expertise in addressing legal needs within college groups. The open procurement method used facilitates exposure and the chance to bid for such projects. Businesses specialising in legal services with a proven track record in handling educational institutions’ legal requirements are best suited for such tenders. Although the tender in question has already been awarded, it highlights the kinds of opportunities available for firms looking to partner with educational bodies like The City of Liverpool College.

## Notice

The City of Liverpool College are going out to tender for a 3 year contract (with the option to extend for one extra year) for the supply and delivery of legal services to the College group, this contract will start on 01/08/2026. The contract will however be subject to review after a 2 year period with an opportunity for a break in the contract to be applied at that time. The expected value of this contract is in the region of PS125,000 inc vat per year. The tender process is to be conducted under the principles of the Light Touch Regime established in the Procurement Act 2023. The documents for this tender are ready to be downloaded and the closing date for the return of your tenders via the College's In-Tend website is 12 noon on 22nd April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001d0575-f7a4-4dc0-a09b-3f28474ea2e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE |
| Locality | MERSEYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L7 7JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Canning |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HILL DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001d0575-f7a4-4dc0-a09b-3f28474ea2e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/001d0575-f7a4-4dc0-a09b-3f28474ea2e1
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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