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Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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25 May 2021 at 09:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) involved the provision of legal advisers for franchise agreements. The tender, classified under business services related to law, marketing, and consulting, had a total value of £950,000. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2020 and concluded on 30th April 2021, with the initial tender period closing on 31st July 2020. This procurement was processed through a direct method as a single tender action, indicating it was below the established threshold for a formal tendering process.

This opportunity can foster significant business growth for legal firms, particularly those specialising in franchise agreements, contract law, and business consulting. Businesses that can showcase expertise in these areas, especially larger firms like Eversheds Sutherland LLP, are positioned advantageously to compete in similar future tenders. Being aligned with public sector standards and capable of navigating regulatory frameworks can also enhance prospects for smaller entities aiming to engage with government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33b8227-dfee-4e41-bcf8-7557cd91b170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 30 Apr 2021 6-12 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

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