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# Legal Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/legal-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05475a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Weston College: "Legal Services". Published status: complete. Concession Value: £100,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 11 Jul 2025, 12:00 BST. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Weston College](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/weston-college-urn-130564)
- **Concession Value (operator's expected revenue):** £100,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 11 July 2025 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Legal services
- **Delivery Location:** UKK, UKK12
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £100,000 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/legal-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05475a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05475a`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/legal-services-ocds-h6vhtk-05475a#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission method:** Bidders are advised that a tender shall only be considered when;  
1. All requirements of the tender documentation are completed and returned.   
2. It is submitted back to Weston College Group via email to WCGTender@weston.ac.uk.

## Description
Weston College Group is a college of further and higher education providing education and vocational training to nearly 30,000 learners across the country. The college puts the learner first and is entrepreneurial in its approach and innovative in its thinking. The college is ambitious and aspirational and is responsive to the needs of students, staff, businesses, and the community.
The contract will commence on 01/09/2025 for a term of 3 years + 1 year.
The successful contractor will be required to provide legal services that meet the requirements of the specification from the contract commencement, across the following Lots:
• Lot 1 - HR Matters
• Lot 2 - General / Education
• Lot 3 - Contract Management
• Lot 4 - Property and Land

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Lot 1 - HR Matters
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £18,000
- **Description:** Employment Law Advice: Interpreting and applying employment legislation, particularly in relation to education-sector-specific regulations.
Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: Advising on process, documentation, and risk mitigation when dealing wi...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Lot 2 - General / Education
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £20,000
- **Description:** Governance and Regulatory Compliance: Advising on statutory duties, charitable governance, and compliance with the regulatory frameworks set by Ofsted, OfS, and the ESFA.
Student Discipline and Appeals: Providing legal guidance on managing complex st...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Contract Management
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £10,000
- **Description:** Contract Drafting and Review: Ensuring contracts are clear, legally sound, and align with the College policies and regulatory requirements.
Negotiation Assistance: Providing guidance during contract negotiations to protect the college's interests and...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Property and Land
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79100000
- **Delivery regions:** UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £52,000
- **Description:** Acquisition and Disposal of Land or Property: Providing legal advice and conveyancing support for buying, selling, or leasing property, ensuring due diligence and compliance with charity and education law.
Lease Negotiations and Management: Drafting,...
- **Contract Period:** 31/08/2025 to 31/08/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** Legal Services Service Level Agreement (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-45284`
  - Value: £100,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 17/08/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F031797-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-18T09:15:07.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T14:22:07.880Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05475a