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P4104091B Rail Reform Legal Advisers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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28 Mar 2024 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for legal services titled "P4104091B Rail Reform Legal Advisers". The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £825,000 in GBP, with a contract period from April 1st, 2024, to March 31st, 2025. The contract was awarded to Ashurst LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London. The tender period ended on March 25th, 2024, and the award was made on March 26th, 2024. The location for delivery addresses includes various regions such as the United Kingdom and European territories.

This tender awarded by the Department for Transport offers business growth opportunities for legal service providers specializing in rail-related legal advisories. With a contract value of £825,000, this opportunity is well-suited for established legal firms with experience in providing services under framework agreements. Businesses interested in expanding their portfolio within the legal services industry, particularly in the rail sector, should consider engaging with the Department for Transport for potential future procurement opportunities within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104091B Rail Reform Legal Advisers

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9aa98094-86ce-462a-8c7c-6260fe1ebd89
Current Stage
Award
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
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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

ASHURST

Further Information

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