Award

P4103127 - Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

17 May 2022 at 08:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently completed a procurement process for the title "P4103127 - Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team." This contract falls under the legal services category, with a total value of £220,000 excluding VAT. The contract is set to commence on 9th May 2022 and will last until 6th April 2024. The procurement method employed was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 2nd May 2022, and the award was published on 17th May 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in public sector advisory services, particularly those with experience in transport-related matters. The contract's fixed hourly rate of £270 for a Partner grade indicates a lucrative engagement for established legal practitioners. Firms that can demonstrate substantial expertise in navigating the complexities of governmental contracts and the rail sector will be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts in this arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4103127 - Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 7 th April 2022 and the expiry date will be 6 th 2024 for a period of two years (24) months. The contract will be on a fixed hourly rate of PS270 excluding VAT for a Partner grade for a period of two years. The total contract value will be up to PS220,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under the Department for Transport General Conditions of Contract for Services. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Terms and Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8930712-a361-40a9-ad89-6618495a9feb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2022 - 6 Apr 2024 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2AA
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

HOLLINGWORTH BISSELL

Further Information

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