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P4104053 Legal Advisers to support DfT's International Work on the Exchange

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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03 Jun 2024 at 09:29

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17 Jul 2023 at 09:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for Legal Advisers to support its International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licenses and Sharing of Vehicle Keeper Data. The contract value is up to £609,000 excluding VAT, with a contract period from 17th July 2023 to 16th July 2024. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The buying organisation, DfT, is located in London, United Kingdom, and categorises this procurement as legal services.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for legal services firms looking to support international work related to driving licenses and vehicle data exchange. Businesses with expertise in legal services and experience in similar international projects are well-suited to compete. The contract period allows for a potential extension, offering stability for businesses entering into this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104053 Legal Advisers to support DfT's International Work on the Exchange

Notice Description

Direct Award for the Provision of Legal Advisers to support DfT's International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licenses and Sharing of Vehicle Keeper Data. The call-off contract shall commence on the 17th July 2023 and the expiry date will be 16th July 2024 for a period of 12 months including an option to extend by a further 12 months. The total contract value will be up to PS609,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6183 Trade Law Panel and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ed3373d-d054-4952-900e-52a9687ddac3
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
£609,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£609,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2023 - 16 Jul 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

FIELDFISHER

Further Information

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