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DfT Provision of Legal Services

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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02 Apr 2025 at 15:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for legal services under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework, specifically Lot 2: Financial and Complex Legal Services. The awarded contract is valued at £543,970 and has been awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. This procurement, carried out using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covers services to be delivered across British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract will be active from 6th March 2025 until 18th November 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and financial services, particularly those with expertise in handling complex legal matters. Large-scale legal firms are ideally suited to compete, given the detailed requirements and substantial scope of work. These businesses can benefit from a steady stream of high-value engagements over the contract period, enhancing their portfolio and reputation through association with the Department for Transport's operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Appointment to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. Procured in accordance with Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework, specifically Lot 2: Financial and Complex Legal Services. The terms and conditions of the framework will govern this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-377bf6fb-a953-479f-bc8e-1c0fcb63a985
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b5651c-e799-485b-bdc8-ee417f72c7a0
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£543,970 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 18 Nov 2026 1-2 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
33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, 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

Further Information

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