Award

P4104109 Legal Advisers for Merseyrail CP6

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

30 Sep 2024 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is engaging in a procurement process to appoint legal advisers for the Merseyrail CP6 project. The contract, categorised under the legal services industry, specifically CPV code 79100000, involves a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £150,000 and will be active from 2nd October 2024 to 1st July 2025. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the awarding process completed on 19th September 2024. The legal services will support multiple locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other international locations.

Businesses that specialise in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience or interest in the railway sector, can find significant growth opportunities through this tender. The tender is well-suited for firms looking to expand their portfolio by engaging in UK transport infrastructure projects. While this specific contract was awarded to Osborne Clarke LLP, the framework remains an attractive avenue for other large-scale legal service providers to gain contracts with the Department for Transport and similar governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

P4104109 Legal Advisers for Merseyrail CP6

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the Framework Schedule 6 Order Form is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Panel Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acec6729-a4a9-43c3-bcc1-7869d78bceda
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2024 - 1 Jul 2025 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSBORNE CLARKE

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