Award

The Provision of Legal Adviser Services for the Great Western Third Direct Award

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

14 May 2018 at 14:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a tender for the provision of legal adviser services, specifically aimed at supporting the Department for Transport with legal advice related to the Great Western Direct Award no. 3 franchise. The tender process is categorized under legal services and concluded its tender period on 19 February 2018. The awarded contract, amounting to £385,500, will run from 10 April 2018 to 18 April 2019, and the decision was published on 14 May 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms with expertise in public transport and procurement law to expand their business. Given the selective procurement method, firms able to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, particularly those familiar with frameworks and government contracts, may find themselves well-positioned to compete. The nature of the legal services required suggests a demand for knowledgeable suppliers capable of navigating complex legal frameworks and regulations associated with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Adviser Services for the Great Western Third Direct Award

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to procure a qualified and experienced legal Adviser to provide advice to the Department for Transport Department in relation to legal matters arising from the design of the future Great Western Direct Award no. 3 (GWDA3) franchise and the procurement of the Department's delivery partner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da1168d-1d7b-4dce-bce2-ed7ab0e80718
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
£385,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£385,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2018 - 18 Apr 2019 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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