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Legal Support to Obudsman Project

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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17 May 2022 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Legal Support to Ombudsman Project" was conducted by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) based in London, England. The contract, classified under legal services, aimed to secure legal advice for the ORR's procurement team and drafting of contract terms. The tender was awarded following a selective procurement method, with the contract period starting on 29th April 2022 and concluding on 28th October 2023. The total value of the contract is £150,000, with a minimum value of £76,250. The procurement process was completed as of 26th April 2022.

This tender presents potential opportunities for law firms, particularly those with experience in public procurement and rail industry contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the nature of the services required from the successful supplier. As the ORR focuses on legal guidance necessary for its ombudsman project, firms with expertise in drafting legislative documents and advising on procurement processes will find this opportunity highly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Title

Legal Support to Obudsman Project

Notice Description

The ORR requires advice on: *procurement: providing support to the ORR's small procurement team throughout the procurement process; and *contract terms: drafting terms appropriate for a rail ombudsman contract. The ORR may require advice on proposed amendments to licences to effect the change to the rail ombudsman scheme and other ad hoc advice relevant to the ORR's ombudsman project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-888c9d96-33e5-45a5-8445-6d9f6e67577a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b754fd5-1109-4f79-b864-2d8b580e155e
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2022 - 28 Oct 2023 1-2 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
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QA
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSBORNE CLARKE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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