Department for Education · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Legal Services for Insolvency, Enforcement, and Audit to the Department for Education

Awarded 12 Sep 2021

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Awarded12 Sep 2021
Value£3,342,000.00
SupplierBurges Salmon LLP,DLA Piper,Dentons UKME LLP,Mills and Reeve LLP,Pinsent Masons LLP,TLT LLP,Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 4y 2mo ago12mo term
Awarded 12 Sept 2021Expired 11 Sept 2022

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Burges Salmon LLP, DLA Piper, Dentons UKME LLP, Mills and Reeve LLP, Pinsent Masons LLP, TLT LLP, and Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP for legal services and advice related to restructuring and insolvency, including the appointment of an Education Administrator and advice during Education Administration or normal insolvency procedures.

The contract also covers legal advice for counter-fraud and investigations, such as urgent legal advice during investigations and enforcement actions, and audit and assurance legal services, including advice on funding error recovery and legal challenges.

The contract value is £3,342,000.

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