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Southern Rail Link to Heathrow - Legal Adviser

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Southern Rail Link to Heathrow - Legal Adviser" tender was conducted by The Department for Transport, focusing on legal advisory and information services. This initiative is associated with the Heathrow Rail Access programme, which is a departmental priority linked to the Heathrow Expansion Programme. The contract valued at £224,000 was awarded following a selective procurement method using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 18th September 2019 and concluded on 31st March 2020, while the tender period ended on 17th September 2019, and the contract was officially completed by 13th October 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in infrastructure and transportation projects. As the contract was awarded to Ashurst LLP, firms that can demonstrate innovative approaches to provide legal insights, as well as those who can navigate complex financing and funding models, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The focus on innovative ideas from the private sector implies a potential interest in businesses that can offer fresh perspectives and solutions within this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southern Rail Link to Heathrow - Legal Adviser

Notice Description

The Heathrow Rail Access (HRA) programme is Departmental priority with links to the Heathrow Expansion Programme. A new Southern Rail Link to Heathrow (SRLtH) from Waterloo and/or Surrey/Hampshire to Heathrow forms part of the long-term aspiration for the railway and is an exciting opportunity to harness new and innovative ideas from the private sector. To do this it is intended that a new finance and funding model will be developed to deliver this project. Additional information: contract variation extension time & value

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8c8f6b9-6e06-4f01-85df-343274473ebf
Current Stage
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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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£224,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 6-12 months
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
THE 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

ASHURST

Further Information

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