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Provision of Legal Advice in respect of Cross Channel Rail Services

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

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04 Feb 2019 at 17:52

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01 Feb 2019 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Transport is seeking to procure the provision of legal advice concerning Cross Channel Rail Services through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action. This contract, valued at £800,000, is aimed at providing external legal resources to assist the Department in understanding and managing potential disruptions arising from the UK's exit from the EU, particularly regarding the operations of the GETLINK group. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 30th January 2019 and the contract running from 1st February 2019 until 1st October 2019, based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms experienced in infrastructure and transport law to engage with the government. Businesses that specialise in legal consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in international transport regulations and EU law, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The scope of the tender indicates a need for robust legal strategies to mitigate potential litigation risks associated with operational disruptions, making it a valuable opportunity for firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice in respect of Cross Channel Rail Services

Notice Description

To obtain an external legal resource to provide advice and assistance to DFT on the Cross Channel Rail Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-338d0fc6-057f-4797-b968-0d5bb518e945
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffc6adf-610c-4037-a3e8-9792b85b8b7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy 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
4 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 1 Oct 2019 6-12 months
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 OF 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

SLAUGHTER AND MAY

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