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Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 Jul 2021 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed a tender process for the "Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform," classified under legal advisory services (CPV code 79111000). The procurement was executed through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The relevant procurement stage has concluded, with the contract valued at £500,000, active since its award on 11 February 2021, and running from 1 August 2021 to 31 January 2022. The services are to be delivered to a location in London, United Kingdom, with the tender period officially ending on 1 July 2021.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for law firms specialising in transport and infrastructure, particularly those with experience in rail reform and advisory services. While the contract has been awarded to Ashurst LLP, firms that can demonstrate expertise in legal services relevant to the transport sector may find similar future procurement opportunities. Larger firms offering specialized legal advisory services in this arena would be particularly well-suited to compete in upcoming contracts from the DfTc and other public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52f69ba2-5f7a-4687-9f7c-d0bb07734aaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 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
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

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