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LEGAL ADVISE REVIEW WEST COAST PARTNERSHIP SHADOW OPERATION

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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09 May 2018 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which seeks external rail-related legal advice for the Review of the West Coast Partnership Shadow Operation. This tender, titled "LEGAL ADVISE REVIEW WEST COAST PARTNERSHIP SHADOW OPERATION", is classified under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was recently completed with a contract awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. The contract period ran from 9th February 2018 to 1st May 2018, with a tender period that closed on 31st January 2018. The work took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents opportunities for law firms and consultancy businesses with expertise in rail-related legal matters. Companies well-suited to compete would be those that can provide specialised legal insights and consultancy services related to transport regulations and operations. As the procurement was conducted by a governmental body, successful vendors may also gain a foothold for future contracts within the public sector, enhancing their reputation and opening doors to further business growth.

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Notice Title

LEGAL ADVISE REVIEW WEST COAST PARTNERSHIP SHADOW OPERATION

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) requires external rail-related legal advice in respect of the Review of the West Coast Partnership Shadow Operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9fb911dd-8224-4ea3-a41d-b1b6535fadcf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aacba1-a758-4552-87c2-57a42eb09c1c
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2018 - 1 May 2018 1-6 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
DFT
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gsi.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
TLJ South East (England)

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

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