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TRAS3094 Provision of Legal Advisers for the DfT Facilities Management Procurement

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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29 Mar 2023 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT), located in London, England, is seeking legal advisers for its facilities management procurement through call-off contracts under the Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1. This contract, titled "TRAS3094 Provision of Legal Advisers for the DfT Facilities Management Procurement," falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000). The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having commenced on the 9th of March 2023 with the initial term ending on the 8th of April 2024. There is an option to extend the contract by up to six months. The total contract value is up to £300,000 excluding VAT.

This tender represents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services related to facilities management. Large scale enterprises, specifically those capable of engaging in framework agreements and call-off contracts, will find this tender particularly suitable as the procurement method is selective and based on an existing framework agreement. Businesses can leverage this contract for long-term growth by establishing themselves as trusted legal advisors to a crucial government department, the DfT.

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Notice Title

TRAS3094 Provision of Legal Advisers for the DfT Facilities Management Procurement

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 9th March 2023 and the expiry date of the initial term (a period of 13 months) will be 8th April 2024, with the option for DfT to extend for up to a further 6 months thereafter. The contract value will be up to PS300,000 excluding VAT for the provision of Call Off Schedule 20 Specification. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1 and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-90012830-1608-4f57-a6d5-e8afcffaa835
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7534f010-ba61-4b2f-ab63-e9de0001c260
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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

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