Tender

Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase One

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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29 Nov 2017 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase One," aimed at supporting the implementation of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017. This project falls under the legal services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period concludes on 5th January 2018, with the contract commencing on 20th February 2018 and extending for three years until 19th February 2021. The procurement method employed is open, specifically an open procedure above the threshold.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in legal services, stakeholder engagement, and compliance monitoring. Firms that specialise in parliamentary and regulatory matters, as well as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth through enhanced visibility and the development of long-term partnerships with the Department for Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase One

Notice Description

HS2 Phase One is a new high speed railway from London to the West Midlands. It is the first phase of HS2. HS2 Phase 2a will run from the West Midlands to Crewe, with HS2 Phase 2b continuing the railway to Manchester and Leeds. The Department for Transport (DfT) invites tenders from Roll A Parliamentary Agents to support the implementation of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and the delivery of HS2 Phase One. This contract will be awarded under the Department for Transport's General conditions of contract for services which can be found attached and at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-conditions-of-contract-for-services. Although the Act has received Royal Assent, DfT continues to require Roll A Parliamentary Agent support to enable the completion of a number of activities which are essential for the successful implementation of the Act. These include the completion of a number of outstanding complex agreements with stakeholders, monitoring compliance with nearly 4,500 Undertakings & Assurances ("U&As") that were entered into by the Secretary of State with those affected by the scheme, and ensuring that the numerous 'post Royal Assent activities' required by the Act are successfully completed in a timely and effective manner. Please review the attached Invitation to Tender document for further information and also attached is the Department for Transport's Term and Conditions under which this contract will be awarded. All clarification questions and correspondence will go through the AWARD portal. To register for the AWARD Portal please email Amaan Hardoyal (Amaan.hardoyal@dft.gsi.gov.uk) with your named single point of contact and their respective email address. They will then receive an email with their log-in details for the AWARD portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2732beec-0c50-4c58-9b3b-00d896fbe2bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49b6bb-ca2d-4218-89e7-b622bc65df8b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Feb 2018 - 19 Feb 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Amaan Hardoyal
Contact Email
amaan.hardoyal@dft.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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