Award

The Provision of Legal Support to Assist with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the TSGN Franchise

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

06 Nov 2018 at 14:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Legal Support to Assist with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the TSGN Franchise" was conducted by the Department for Transport, focusing on the legal services sector. The tender, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has a total value of £1,696,806. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on 4th October 2018 and ending on 30th September 2021. This contract was finalised on 3rd October 2018, and the tender period ended on 18th September 2018. Services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for law firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with a track record in supporting transportation or franchise operations. As the awarded supplier is Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, businesses that bring strong legal expertise and experience in public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with the Department for Transport can facilitate business growth and long-term collaborations in public service legal support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Support to Assist with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the TSGN Franchise

Notice Description

Rail Legal Services Direct Award. Please see attached documentation for further information. Additional information: Please see attached documentation for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25464a0e-f699-45ce-b372-db7212dc1a1c
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,696,806 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
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

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