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    ContractsLegal Services for Schools PFI Contract Expiry Management
    Awarded contract

    Legal Services for Schools PFI Contract Expiry Management

    Awarded
    £186.2k
    Published 4 Nov 2026

    Legal advisory services to support the management and expiry of the Council's Grouped Schools PFI Contract, including contract strategy, risk management, and transition planning.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 4 Nov 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £186.2k
    Published 4 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £186,225
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      30 Sept 2026
      1 month ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL LLP
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    4 Nov 202630 Sept 2026

    Brief

    The Council is seeking specialist legal services to provide expert guidance on the expiry of its Grouped Schools Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Contract. The service provider will support the Council's PFI Expiry Project Team with strategic contract management, legal advice, and drafting across multiple disciplines including contract law, commercial law, and employment law. Key deliverables include: contract reviews and analysis; identification and management of contractual risks; development of exit strategies and transition plans; navigation of TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) and pension obligations; liaison with Multi Academy Trusts regarding their assumed responsibilities; resolution of school-specific issues; and dispute resolution support. The service will ensure a smooth transition as the Council manages the end of its PFI arrangement and transitions relevant service elements to appropriate stakeholders.

    Track record

    22 awards · 15 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, DERBY CITY COUNCIL has awarded 22 contracts to 15 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. GELDARDS LLP3× · 14%
    2. PENNA PLC2× · 9%
    3. NVC SECURITY LTD2× · 9%
    4. DATAGRAPHIC LIMITED2× · 9%
    5. EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL LLP2× · 9%
    6. LIGHTHOUSE UK CONSULTANCY LTD2× · 9%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    65ee8b06-8dbe-414f-b1d0-cf56a4c78d36-920527

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