Award

The Provision of Legal Services to Assist with Western Rail Link to Heathrow

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

30 Nov 2018 at 13:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport in England has completed a public procurement process for the provision of legal services to assist with the Western Rail Link to Heathrow. This tender, titled "The Provision of Legal Services to Assist with Western Rail Link to Heathrow," falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and had a total contract value of £800,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 26 July 2018. The contract commenced on 30 July 2018 and is set to run until 29 July 2019.

This opportunity to provide legal services presents significant avenues for growth, particularly for legal firms with experience in transport or infrastructure projects. Businesses with expertise in advising on legal matters related to public transport initiatives will be well-positioned to compete. As the contracting authority values comprehensive support in these areas, firms that can demonstrate relevant experience and capability may have a competitive advantage in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Services to Assist with Western Rail Link to Heathrow

Notice Description

Please see the attached documentation for further details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e9feb0-be09-45c3-a10a-f7835e7c62cf
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2019 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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