Award

P4104010 - Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Hex

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

14 Jul 2022 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc), which has awarded a contract titled "P4104010 - Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Hex" for legal services within the UK. This contract will commence on 22nd June 2022 and is set to expire on 21st June 2023, with a total contract value of up to £230,000 excluding VAT. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having been completed, with the contract awarded to Ashurst LLP.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for companies specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in rail-related legal affairs and framework agreements. Businesses that might effectively compete in this tender include mid to large-sized legal firms with the capacity to deliver comprehensive legal advice within the designated contract period, especially those located in London, where services are required. Engaging with this contract could enhance their portfolio and expand their presence in the public sector, contributing to overall business growth.

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Notice Title

P4104010 - Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Hex

Notice Description

I am pleased to inform you that your company has been selected for a Direct Award for the Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Hex and therefore we would like to award the contract to you. The call-off contract shall commence on the 22nd June 2022 and the expiry date will be 21 st June 2023 for a period of twelve months.The total contract value will be up to PS230,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Panel Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33c79b02-7523-405e-b2db-0e0f4e67c2c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9744b968-58e3-495b-9d62-71aee59c18f7
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
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2022 - 21 Jun 2023 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 2AA
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

ASHURST

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