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P4104049 Legal Advisers for High Speed Rail Group

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for legal advisory services to Addleshaw Goddard Limited concerning the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) linked to High Speed 2 (HS2) initiatives. With a contract value increased to £571,000 excluding VAT, this project involves close collaboration with multiple stakeholders including internal and external advisers within the rail industry. The procurement method utilized was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period extending from 11 September 2023 to 10 September 2025. The legal services required cover a wide geographic area, including the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, and other global locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104049 Legal Advisers for High Speed Rail Group

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) (the 'Authority') is seeking to appoint a team of Legal Advisers to provide advice to the High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) of the Department for Transport in relation to legal matters arising from the design, planning and implementation of the strategy for High Speed 2 (HS2). These service requirements will involve close liaison with the Authority, other advisers (including the Authority's internal and external legal advisers), relevant organisations and stakeholders from the rail industry. The contract value has been extended by an additional PS171,000.00 excluding VAT and the total contract value is now up to PS571,000.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70bf6e56-2787-4310-bca5-c403f825cc9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19ff4a2c-3683-41aa-8e4b-dfac2fe215e5
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£571,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£571,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2025 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

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