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P4103138B - Provision of Legal Advisers for Legal Services Panel

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Sep 2021 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is currently involved in a public procurement process titled "P4103138B - Provision of Legal Advisers for Legal Services Panel." This contract, classified under the legal services category, has been awarded with a total value of £1,500,000 excluding VAT, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action due to its status below threshold. The contract period began on 23 December 2020 and will conclude on 22 June 2022. Although the procurement is now complete, it highlights the DfTc's strategic involvement in legal service provisions in London, England.

This awarded contract presents opportunities for legal firms specialising in advisory services to expand their market presence, particularly those equipped to handle government contracts. Companies with strong legal backgrounds and experience in similar contracts could benefit from insights regarding future tenders or variations in existing contracts. With significant contract value and unwavering demand for legal services within government sectors, businesses looking to grow should consider how their expertise can align with the needs of governmental bodies like DfTc.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4103138B - Provision of Legal Advisers for Legal Services Panel

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advisers for Legal Services Panel: This variation is being issued to extend the contract between the Authority and the Supplier. The Terms and Conditions of the Contract as previously agreed and amended between the Authority and the Supplier will still apply but with the following amendments: - The contract value has been extended by an additional PS500,000 excluding VAT and the total contract value is up to PS1,500,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7488710d-4fa5-4a73-836c-1e1c4117eaaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f90953a-c6bc-41cf-a65c-9ace42a27077
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2020 - 22 Nov 2022 1-2 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
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

Further Information

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