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P4104110 Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Interchange Station Option - Sale/leaseback Agreement

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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11 Nov 2024 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers to support the HS2 Interchange Station option through a sale/leaseback agreement. This procurement, under the title "P4104110 Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Interchange Station Option - Sale/leaseback Agreement," falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). The contract was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP with a contract value of £100,000. The service period is set from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method utilized was a call-off from the Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework, which follows a selective process.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing legal services, especially those familiar with large-scale infrastructure projects like HS2. Though this particular procurement was completed through a framework agreement, businesses that wish to compete in similar tenders should consider aligning with such frameworks or building partnerships with prime contractors like Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. Being part of a recognised framework can facilitate future engagements and growth within the legal services sector, particularly for large public infrastructure projects. This opportunity, while not open for SMEs or VCSEs specifically in this instance, can inform businesses on the potential pathways to get involved in high-value government contracts.

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Notice Title

P4104110 Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Interchange Station Option - Sale/leaseback Agreement

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 1st January 2025 and the expiry date will be 31st December 2025 for a period of 12 months.The total contract value will be up to PS100,000.00 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a370a3-f3f9-46f7-9087-81d3e6695265
Current Stage
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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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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
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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
Not specified

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

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