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P4103122-1 - Provision of Legal Advice for Project Spring (extension)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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28 Feb 2022 at 06:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is seeking to extend a contract for the provision of legal advice for Project Spring, originally set to expire on January 18, 2023. The extension, valued at £1,250,000, was awarded to Clifford Chance LLP on February 28, 2022. The procurement method utilised for this process was selective, operating under a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on February 18, 2022, and concluding on January 18, 2023. This award signifies the completion stage of this procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in governmental contracts and project-based legal advice. Organisations that can navigate complex procurement frameworks and possess a strong track record in delivering legal expertise within the public sector would be ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The high value of the contract reflects a significant demand for specialised legal support, fostering growth potential for established legal service providers.

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Notice Title

P4103122-1 - Provision of Legal Advice for Project Spring (extension)

Notice Description

This contract notice is being issued to extend the contract between the Authority and the Supplier. The Terms and Conditions of Contract as previously agreed and amended between the Authority and the Supplier still apply but with the following amendments: - The contract term has been extended by 1 year. The new contract expiry date is the 18th January 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-443a3b34-7678-4774-b5b8-bdf87d045891
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cddb34f-9b64-44be-a3ae-6edf7276b5ea
Current Stage
Award
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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2022 - 18 Jan 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
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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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIFFORD CHANCE

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