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P4104047 Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Revenue Claims against TOCs

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Jan 2023 at 13:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) pertains to the "Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Revenue Claims against TOCs". This contract, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, is operating in the region of London, United Kingdom. Managed through a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement, the contract was initially set from 3rd January 2023 to 2nd January 2024, with potential extensions up to an additional 18 months. The procurement reached the award update stage on 2nd June 2025, with the total contract value now standing at £700,000 excluding VAT, reflecting a £100,000 increase.

This tender opens opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those adept in handling revenue claims. The DfTc’s engagement of a large-scale supplier, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, underscores the potential for similar large legal firms to align their services within public sector frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find indirect opportunities by collaborating with larger firms engaged in such public contracts. This contract exemplifies substantial growth potential for businesses capable of offering expert legal advice, thereby facilitating their entry or expansion in governmental sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104047 Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Revenue Claims against TOCs

Notice Description

Direct Award for the Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Revenue Claims against TOCS. The call-off contract shall commence on the 3rd January 2023 and the expiry date will be 2nd January 2024 for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by 12 months + 6 months. The total contract value will be up to PS600,000 excluding VAT. The contract value has been extended by PS100,000.00 and the new contract value is PS700,000.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeceb0ec-7dfd-418e-a496-71d6540dbb37
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jul 2025 2-3 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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