--- title: "RM3786 Call-off Insolvency" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e636" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e636" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e636.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e636.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-09-29" --- # RM3786 Call-off Insolvency Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e636 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e636) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e636.json) ## Summary The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "RM3786 Call-off Insolvency," aimed at securing legal and financial advisory services for distressed education providers in the UK. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, and the process utilised a limited procurement method, specifically a call-off from the RM3786 CCS Framework. The related contract, valued at £3,342,000, was signed on 1st September 2021. Key suppliers awarded this contract include prominent law firms such as Burges Salmon LLP, Dentons UKME LLP, and DLA Piper. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and financial advisory services, particularly those with experience in insolvency and restructuring within the education sector. Firms that provide debt restructuring advice, compliance with auditing and assurance regulations, or specialise in education-related legal matters would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts. Engaging in this domain could enhance their portfolio and contribute to overall business growth, especially in a climate where educational institutions may seek significant support to navigate financial challenges. ## Notice In order to support PMO's broad range of work and particularly in the assessment of a broad range of financially distressed Education Providers , we are procuring the following services: Legal services and advice for restructuring and insolvency, such as the appointment of an Education Administrator and advice in the run up to and during an Education Administration (or normal insolvency procedure defined in the IA). There also may be a requirement for legal advice during an IBR and any other supplementary activity, whilst the options for intervention or insolvency are recommended to the Appropriate National Authority, defined as the Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers by s5 of TEFA 2017, hereafter referred to as ANA. Linked to the above or separately, debt advice for restructuring existing loans and/or grants may also be required. Legal services and advice for CF&I, such as urgent legal advice during ongoing investigations and enforcement action. This will include advice in the event of legal challenge, assessment of relevant potential contractual action and strategic options depending on individual case factors. This will also include provision of advice on enforcement actions requiring specific specialism such as insolvency litigation and may include consideration of civil recovery options. Audit and Assurance Legal services and advice for Audit and Assurance activity, such as urgent legal advice during ongoing audits and provision of advice on funding error recovery action. This will include a legal assessment on likelihood of legal challenge and advice in the event of legal challenge. This could include advice on Freedom of Information and GDPR provision. ### Lot Information Lot 1 In order to support PMO's broad range of work and particularly in the assessment of a broad range of financially distressed Education Providers , we are procuring the following services: Legal services and advice for restructuring and insolvency, such as the appointment of an Education Administrator and advice in the run up to and during an Education Administration (or normal insolvency procedure defined in the IA). There also may be a requirement for legal advice during an IBR and any other supplementary activity, whilst the options for intervention or insolvency are recommended to the Appropriate National Authority, defined as the Secretary of State or Welsh Ministers by s5 of TEFA 2017, hereafter referred to as ANA. Linked to the above or separately, debt advice for restructuring existing loans and/or grants may also be required. Legal services and advice for CF&I, such as urgent legal advice during ongoing investigations and enforcement action. This will include advice in the event of legal challenge, assessment of relevant potential contractual action and strategic options depending on individual case factors. This will also include provision of advice on enforcement actions requiring specific specialism such as insolvency litigation and may include consideration of civil recovery options. Audit and Assurance Legal services and advice for Audit and Assurance activity, such as urgent legal advice during ongoing audits and provision of advice on funding error recovery action. This will include a legal assessment on likelihood of legal challenge and advice in the event of legal challenge. This could include advice on Freedom of Information and GDPR provision. Options: Contract is for 1 year with an option to extend for a further year ### Procurement Information Call-Off from RM3786 CCS Framework ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024263-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £3,342,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | 7 | | Supplier names | BURGES SALMON; DENTONS UKME; DLA PIPER; MILLS AND REEVE; PINSENT MASONS; TLT; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024263-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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