Award

P4104117 Legal Advisers for the transfer of DfT's shareholding in London and Continental Railways (LCR) to Network Rail.

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Feb 2025 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for legal advisers to facilitate the transfer of its shareholding in London and Continental Railways (LCR) to Network Rail. The procurement, classified under legal services (CPV 79100000), utilised a selective procurement method via call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. The contract was awarded on 5th February 2025, with a value of £35,000 GBP. The services will cover various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and global sites, from 2nd February 2025 through to 1st June 2025.

This opportunity offers businesses specialising in legal services a chance to partner with a major government body, presenting a substantial reputation-building opportunity. Large legal firms with robust capabilities in rail and transport sectors are the ideal contenders, given the scale and specific nature of the work. Those businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and experience in public sector engagements, potentially leading to further opportunities within the transport sector and related frameworks.

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Notice Title

P4104117 Legal Advisers for the transfer of DfT's shareholding in London and Continental Railways (LCR) to Network Rail.

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46e0c649-278a-4c4f-b04a-5d58174efc9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18aa4e14-773e-43bf-97e8-27d9e2be8c8f
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 1-6 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

BURGES SALMON

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