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Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Franchise Agreement

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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25 May 2021 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) seeking legal advisers for a Rail Franchise Agreement. This contract, valued at £550,000, is classified under business services, specifically pertaining to legal consultancy. The procurement method followed a direct approach through a single tender action, and the contract was awarded on 5th October 2020. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2020 and concluded on 30th May 2021, with the procurement process being marked as complete as of the document's publication date on 25th May 2021. The relevant locations include London and other territories within the UK and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and the Isle of Man.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in public transport and franchise agreements. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering high-quality legal advice and support within the transport sector would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to establish relationships with major public entities, potentially leading to further collaborative opportunities in the evolving landscape of public transport services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Franchise Agreement

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Franchise Agreement Reference

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/930eec5e-bdf0-44f9-b115-43989acd3f34
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 30 May 2021 6-12 months
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
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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

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

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