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Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 May 2021 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) in the UK, which has tendered for the "Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform." This contract falls under the law and consulting industry category and has a total value of £500,000. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and concludes on 31st July 2021. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action, and the tendering process was completed by 29th January 2021.

Opportunities for business growth exist for legal consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in transport and regulatory matters. Given the specific nature of this contract, larger firms like Ashurst LLP are currently well-positioned. However, smaller firms may also find pathways to participate in future procurements within the rail sector, especially if they can demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec1027a-b2ed-4478-b2ae-810ea356ed75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 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
WESTMINSTER
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

ASHURST

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