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Lower Thames Crossing Legal Advisors

HIGHWAYS AGENCY

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14 Dec 2017 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highways Agency is seeking legal advisors for the Lower Thames Crossing project, with a contract value of £22 million. This procurement falls within the legal services industry and has been awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM3786 Framework. The tender period concluded on 12th December 2017, and the contract commenced on 13th December 2017, extending until 12th December 2023. The delivery addresses for this service are located in London and the South East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in public infrastructure projects, particularly those familiar with PF2 financing arrangements. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive legal support in complex procurement frameworks will find this a suitable arena to compete. Firms looking to expand their portfolio in government contracts, especially within the legal services sector, may find this recent award an advantageous entry point.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lower Thames Crossing Legal Advisors

Notice Description

Provision of PF2 Legal advisors to work on the Lower Thames Crossing (Procured through CCS RM3786 Framework).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b963ba3c-0331-4545-b8ec-1fe54042eddf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a0af008-5543-440a-bbc4-bbd80a60187d
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
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2017 - 12 Dec 2023 Over 5 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
HIGHWAYS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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