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Provision of Legal Advice Regarding the Railways Pension Scheme for DfT

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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16 Aug 2019 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, based in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advice relating to the Railways Pension Scheme. This tender, classified under the legal services industry, had a total contract value of £210,000 and was issued as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period ended on 14th May 2019, and the resulting contract was active from 29th May 2019 until 28th May 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly in the context of pension management within the rail transport sector. Businesses with expertise in legal services, and those equipped to navigate complex pension regulations, would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders in the future. Such qualifications can help firms expand their market presence and foster growth by capitalising on government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice Regarding the Railways Pension Scheme for DfT

Notice Description

Legal advice on Railway Pensions. Direct award to Eversheds-Sutherland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a442d-c7a0-4858-9a15-e3bd990d94da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 May 2019 - 28 May 2021 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
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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