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Contract for Provision of Legal Services for the Thameslink Programme

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Apr 2023 at 15:25

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27 May 2021 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services for the Thameslink Programme to DLA Piper LLP. The contract, valued at £300,000 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period started on 12th April 2021 and will end on 30th June 2023. The tender deadline was on 9th April 2021, and the delivery address is in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those with expertise in business services like law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, to engage with the Department for Transport. Although this particular tender has already been awarded, businesses with similar capabilities can prepare for future opportunities in the works category that may arise in the Department for Transport's procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Provision of Legal Services for the Thameslink Programme

Notice Description

Contract for Provision of Legal Services for the Thameslink Programme The contract term has been extended until 30/06/23.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64afb53-5bc6-4fad-95e7-0531410a16ac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 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
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
WESTMINSTER
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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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