# Legal services to support regulatory function

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS](/buyers/office-for-standards-in-education-childrens-services-and-skills/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Ward Hadaway LLP](/suppliers/ward-hadaway/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £300,000
- Tender value: £300,000
- Award date: 11 November 2024
- Published: 16 December 2024
- Contract start: 17 November 2024
- Contract end: 16 November 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 114ab359-668c-4e4e-a1a1-fa428a88aa57-811023
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ba5ab98-912b-4f2e-9dd8-e17395539326

## Description

Ofsted requires a range of legal services from independent private law firms to offer specialist advice and support in relation to: • Suspension appeals • Cancellation appeals • Other appeals against enforcement action taken by Ofsted, including restriction of accommodation, refusal to waive disqualification/grant written consent etc

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114ab359-668c-4e4e-a1a1-fa428a88aa57-811023)