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Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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18 Nov 2019 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, seeking legal advice for high-speed and major rail projects. The tender titled "Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects" falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period closed on 1st August 2019, with the contract period commencing on 12th September 2019 and running until 11th March 2021. The contract is valued at £540,000 and includes delivery across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects and experience in working with governmental entities. Legal service providers specialising in railway regulations, public procurement law, or construction law would be well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature. Firms looking to establish or expand their business within the public sector landscape, especially in relation to high-speed rail initiatives, should consider this contract as a valuable opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects

Notice Description

Rail Tier 1 and 2 Competition for Legal Advice for HS2 and EWR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79142912-e364-474e-b55c-1eac0b2d3161
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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2019 - 11 Mar 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

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