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Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements: PPRO 04/103/124

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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06 Sep 2021 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is overseeing the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers related to franchise agreements, titled "Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements: PPRO 04/103/124". The procurement falls under the legal services industry category, specifically classified as CPV code 79100000. The contract, which has been recently awarded, has a total value of £1,010,000 excluding VAT and is set to expire on 30th October 2021. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach through a single tender action due to the contract being below the threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 31st July 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in franchise agreements and legal advisory services. Businesses that are agile and skilled in public legal services may find this procurement suitable for enhancing their portfolio and expanding their operational scope. Given the scale of the contract, larger law firms are likely to be well-positioned to compete, although smaller firms with niche expertise in franchise law could also leverage this opportunity for growth and to establish collaborative partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements: PPRO 04/103/124

Notice Description

A further 6 months is to be added to the contract term, making the new expiry date 30th October 2021. - The contract value has been extended by an additional PS60,000 excluding VAT and the total contract value is up to PS1,010,000 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b159d85-ffd0-4d47-b4e8-096d84bc43b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,010,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 30 Oct 2021 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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