Award

P4104021 - Legal Advice for Project Jupiter

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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30 Mar 2023 at 13:49

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12 Aug 2022 at 07:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for Legal Advice for Project Jupiter. The contract, valued at up to £1,125,000 excluding VAT, was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP under a selective procurement method. The contract period is from 8th August 2022 to 7th August 2023, with a tender period ending on 5th August 2022. The procurement falls under the services category and the delivery location is in London, United Kingdom.

This contracting opportunity initiated by the Department for Transport presents a chance for legal services businesses, particularly those specialised in providing advice for projects like Project Jupiter. Companies experienced in framework agreement call-offs and with the capacity to handle large-scale projects may find this tender to be suited to their strengths. The contract's total value and duration offer a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, demonstrating the potential growth prospects for businesses within the legal services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104021 - Legal Advice for Project Jupiter

Notice Description

I am pleased to inform you that your company has been selected for a Direct Award for the Provision of Legal Advisers for the preparatory work for Project Jupiter and therefore we would like to award the contract to you. The call-off contract shall commence on the 28th June 2022 and the expiry date will be 27th June 2023 for a period of 12 months.The total contract value will be up to PS750,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Panel Terms and Conditions. - The contract value has been extended by an additional PS375,000 excluding VAT and the total contract value is up to PS1,125,000.00 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-889e8039-f523-453e-a082-376988e0ceec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54db0c40-0dc9-4dc2-aea6-c0062f932814
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
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
8 Aug 2022 - 27 Jun 2023 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 2AA
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

Further Information

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