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Legal Advise for DfT

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

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Award

14 Dec 2018 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for legal advisory services was initiated by the Department of Transport, with the tender titled "Legal Advise for DfT." This procurement falls under the legal advisory services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1 November 2018, and the contract commenced the following day, running until 1 November 2019. The awarded contract is valued at £19,950.

This contract presents opportunities for legal firms specialising in corporate and commercial law, particularly those with experience in the public sector and negotiations involving major transportation entities such as rail groups and government departments. Businesses that can provide expertise in drafting agreements and navigating complex dispute resolutions would be well-positioned to compete. As this tender demonstrates a clear need for specialised legal guidance, firms in this niche can leverage their skills to engage with similar future contracts and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Legal Advise for DfT

Notice Description

Corporate and commercial advice including the potential roles and responsibilities of the Eversholt Rail Group. Advice on and drafting of Agreement between Eversholt Rail Group, DfT and Network Rail and supporting commercial negations and advising on dispute resolution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58086757-a013-4cd8-9b4a-c2636c97f9e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed64142d-8461-4407-9b2f-a92a2cda8203
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Nov 2018 - 1 Nov 2019 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
DEPARTMENT OF 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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

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