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Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pension Scheme: PPRO 04/103/148

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 May 2021 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is seeking to provide legal advisory services for the Railway Pension Scheme under the title "Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pension Scheme: PPRO 04/103/148". This procurement falls within the category of business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender process is classified as a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with key dates including the contract period starting on 29th May 2021 and concluding on 28th May 2022. The tender period closed on 10th March 2021, and the total contract value is £1,500,000, with delivery to the London region, specifically Westminster (postcode SW1P 4DR).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal consultancy businesses, particularly those with expertise in pension schemes and public sector contracts. Given that this was a direct contract awarded to Eversheds Sutherland LLP, businesses that excel in legal advisory services and have experience with large-scale public sector projects would be well positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a firm's portfolio and reputation within the public procurement landscape, ultimately fostering growth in their business.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pension Scheme: PPRO 04/103/148

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pension Scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40e3a1fb-ea57-4e13-9b66-d93a03bbe024
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50959e79-a344-4644-b942-5b97698f2251
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2021 - 28 May 2022 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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

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