--- title: "Legal Services to The City of Liverpool College (Inclusive of Group Companies)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0655ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655ba.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE" published: "2026-06-11" --- # Legal Services to The City of Liverpool College (Inclusive of Group Companies) Buyer: THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0655ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0655ba.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Legal Services to The City of Liverpool College (Inclusive of Group Companies)" has been concluded by The City of Liverpool College, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification. This competitive flexible procedure, under the light touch regime, falls within the services category, with legal services being the focal point. The process has progressed to the award stage as of 11th June 2026, with the contract awarded to HILL DICKINSON LLP. The college is situated in Liverpool, United Kingdom, and the contract has a duration starting from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, with an optional extension year, bringing the potential contract end date to 31st July 2030. The contract's annual value is approximately £125,000 including VAT, totalling around £500,000 over the four years. This tender offers significant opportunities for large legal service providers looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The contract's substantial value and duration provide a stable income stream and the opportunity to establish a long-term relationship with a prominent educational institution. Businesses equipped with solid legal expertise, particularly those experienced in providing ongoing compliance, advice, and support to educational bodies, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The stringent evaluation process focusing on economic, technical expertise and added value underscores the need for a comprehensive understanding of the legal services in education, making it ideal for experienced legal firms aiming for expansion and partnership development. ## Notice 3.1 The appointed Legal Services Provider will be required to satisfy the Executive and the Board of Governors that they will provide an appropriate level of legal advice, guidance and support to ensure that the college group remains fully legally compliant in all aspects of its work. 3.2 The Legal Services Provider of The City of Liverpool College and its Group will be appointed by the Corporation Board; the appointment will be for an initial period of 3 years with an optional further 1 x year extension. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055143-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Award date | 10 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | 2026-02-26 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | £800,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF LIVERPOOL COLLEGE | | Locality | THE LEARNING EXCHANGE, LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L1 9DW | | 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 | TLD72 Liverpool | ## 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 - 11 Jun 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055143-2026 - 20 Mar 2026 at 13:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025793-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 11:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014200-2026 - 17 Feb 2026 at 10:57 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014184-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055143-2026 11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025793-2026 20th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014200-2026 17th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014184-2026 17th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.hilldickinson.com - http://www.liv-coll.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tcolc/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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