Award

Provision of East Midlands Franchise Direct Award Legal Advisers

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

22 Aug 2018 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of East Midlands Franchise Direct Award Legal Advisers," was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service to secure external legal support for negotiating the Direct Award on the East Midlands rail franchise. This process falls within the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and is classified under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27 April 2018, whilst the contract commenced on 18 June 2018 and will run until 17 June 2019, with a total contract value of £84,000. The project is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to engage in public contracts, particularly those with expertise in rail franchise agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract, providing a platform for growth and collaboration with larger firms such as Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, the awarded supplier. Those well-versed in public procurement processes and legal frameworks would be particularly suited to participate, enhancing their portfolio and market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of East Midlands Franchise Direct Award Legal Advisers

Notice Description

The requirement is for external legal support during the negotiation and completion of a Direct Award on the East Midlands rail franchise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf37bb31-cc1b-412f-926d-30bfe99f725c
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
SME
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
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
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

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