Award

P4104086 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Mercury

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

09 Jan 2024 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Advisers for Project Mercury. The contract has a total value of up to £50,000, with a contract period from 2nd January 2024 to 30th April 2024. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was granted to Ashurst LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, E1. This opportunity falls under the services category and is relevant to businesses in the legal services industry.

This contract award by the Department for Transport offers an opportunity for legal service providers to secure a valuable project. Businesses with expertise in legal services, especially those capable of working on projects with a total value of up to £50,000, should consider competing for this tender. The procurement stage has been completed, but future similar opportunities may arise through the Department for Transport or related entities. Stay informed about potential calls-off from the Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework to explore future contracting prospects.

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Notice Title

P4104086 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Mercury

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 2nd January 2024 and the expiry date will be 30th April 2024 for a period of 4 months.The total contract value will be up to PS50,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05876fb0-ad4c-4949-97c8-12982db6bf98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24bf08a-4dac-4dd1-8f0e-b3cd478d5f4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

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