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CCLL17A28 The Provision of Legal Support to Assist DfT with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

08 Jan 2018 at 10:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the provision of legal support services to the Department for Transport (DfT) regarding operational and strategic aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise. The contracting authority, Crown Commercial Service, conducted a direct award to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, with the contract valued at £500,000. This award process is complete, having been finalised on 4th September 2017, with the contract period commencing from 8th September 2017 and concluding on 7th September 2019. The service is classified under legal services and was conducted within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for specialised legal firms to engage with government contracts, particularly those focused on rail and transport sectors. Businesses with expertise in legal services, especially those familiar with public sector operations and franchise agreements, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio within government contracts could find valuable insights and connections through such awards, enhancing their growth potential in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCLL17A28 The Provision of Legal Support to Assist DfT with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Support to Assist DfT with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise. Direct Award to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP on RM3756 Rail Legal Services Panel Tier 1 Supplier (Call-off Contract).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fcce59b-e930-4099-a906-2bfd0b00fb21
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d673ce-d137-4526-9fc4-c5c982d7ab07
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2017 - 7 Sep 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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