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P4104092 Provision of Strategic Legal Advice for the Rapid Charging Fund

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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07 Aug 2024 at 07:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded the contract for the provision of strategic legal advice for the Rapid Charging Fund. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000 (Legal services), was carried out using a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract awarded to DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP. The contract, valued at £3,600,000, started on 5th August 2024 and will run until 4th August 2026. The legal services will be provided across a broad range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and worldwide.

Securing this contract represents a significant opportunity for DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP, showcasing their capacity to deliver large-scale legal services. This tender highlights the potential for growth in the legal services sector, particularly for firms capable of handling strategic and complex legal advice. Although this specific opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the importance of being part of framework agreements, which can facilitate access to substantial public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in legal services, especially those focused on strategic advisory roles, would find such opportunities particularly lucrative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104092 Provision of Strategic Legal Advice for the Rapid Charging Fund

Notice Description

Provision of Strategic Legal Advice for the Rapid Charging Fund

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8857fd1e-218e-44ad-83d1-196ae414b668
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a60c5439-7ad2-4a92-ab3a-c0e2a4ed5a69
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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2026 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

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