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P4104098 Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "P4104098 Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team" has been completed by the Department for Transport (DfTc), located at Great Minster House, London. The contract, focusing on legal services within the industry category, covers locations including the United Kingdom and several other international territories. Following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, the contract was awarded to Hollingworth Bissell, a large-scale supplier. Key dates include the completion of the tender period on 5th April 2024, with the contract period spanning from 7th April 2024 to 6th December 2025. The value of the contract is £114,000 GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in transportation and property sectors, to align with the Department for Transport’s needs. Though the procurement process is intended for larger entities rather than SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, it exemplifies the strategic use of framework agreements to streamline service provision. Businesses seeking future engagements with government entities can benefit from understanding the intricacies of such agreements and positioning themselves for inclusion in similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104098 Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under the Department for Transport General Conditions of Contract for Services. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Terms and Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6d76e72-0c87-4426-9f62-7f29ecf7789d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b0770b-2bf4-48df-b5ee-87ca8e6ef217
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
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2024 - 6 Dec 2025 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
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

HOLLINGWORTH BISSELL

Further Information

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