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The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Thameslink Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

25 Jul 2019 at 11:46

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in Liverpool, has completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Thameslink Programme". This contract, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), involved a direct award to DLA Piper UK LLP for a total value of £110,000. The contract period spanned from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2020, following a tender period that ended on 28th June 2019. The procurement method used was a direct award, reflecting the need for continuity of legal services for the Thameslink Programme after a previous contract.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms in the legal services sector, particularly those with expertise in public transport and infrastructure projects. Businesses capable of providing high-quality legal advice and support could benefit significantly, especially those familiar with the public sector contracting environment. Given the specific legal nature of the contract, large firms with experience in similar public sector projects, as well as emerging legal service providers looking to expand, would be well-suited to contend in future related procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Thameslink Programme

Notice Description

Legal Services for Thameslink Programme, Direct Award to DLA Piper for continuity of services (previous contract CCLL17A04)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e47ad0d-d1a2-47ff-92e1-1113a4b993b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c47d7616-8f4d-4f03-8882-e2982b165cff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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