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Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Mar 2021 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects" was conducted by the Department for Transport in the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £540,000, falls under the services category for research and development services and related consultancy. The contract period commenced on 13th September 2019 and concluded on 12th March 2021. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process ended on 4th September 2019, and all activities related to this procurement have been marked complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for law firms with experience in large-scale transport projects and public sector consultancy. Businesses specialising in legal advice, particularly in the fields of infrastructure and government contracts, would be well-positioned to leverage this type of procurement. The previous engagement of Addleshaw Goddard LLP highlights the potential for established firms within the industry, while also allowing room for competitive smaller firms that can provide niche expertise in related areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects

Notice Description

Legal advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7525bed-4d34-42b2-bb96-7c072bdae9dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8121a0b-42c2-4f6f-bce5-36405776ff3e
Current Stage
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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

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
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2019 - 12 Mar 2021 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Department for Transport
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0207 944 6908

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

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