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P4104056 Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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AwardUpdate

11 Nov 2024 at 17:52

AwardUpdate

23 May 2024 at 09:53

Award

25 Apr 2023 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) awarded a contract titled "Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions" under the Rail Legal Services Framework. This contract, housed within the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), is located in London, United Kingdom. Initially commencing on 29th May 2023, the contract was set to run until 28th May 2024, with a possible extension of twelve months. As of the latest update, the contract term has been extended to 28th May 2025, and the total value has been increased from £600,000 to £900,000, excluding VAT. The procurement was conducted using a selective method involving the call-off from a framework agreement and has reached the award stage, with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP as the supplier.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for law firms specialising in pension regulations, specifically within the railway sector. Firms capable of providing high-quality legal services can leverage this contract to not only expand their portfolio with government contracts but also to establish a strong presence within a niche market. Large law firms with robust capacity and specialised expertise in legal advisory services for pensions are best suited to compete, offering them a substantial revenue stream and potential for long-term collaboration with the Department for Transport.

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Notice Title

P4104056 Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions

Notice Description

Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions. The call-off contract shall commence on the 29th May 2023 and the expiry date will be 28th May 2024 for a period of twelve months with the option to extend by twelve (12) months. The total contract value will be up to PS600,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. The contract term has been extended by 12 months and the new contract expiry date is the 28th May 2025. The contract value has been extended by an additional PS300,000.00 excluding VAT and the total contract value is now up to PS900,000.00 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5d24f-ae3a-427f-899d-aad78208d9e4
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2023 - 28 May 2025 2-3 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
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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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