Award

Provision of Legal Advisors for the Motorway Service Areas (MSA) Portfolio

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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AwardUpdate

31 Oct 2022 at 11:44

Award

13 Oct 2022 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Advisors for the Motorway Service Areas (MSA) Portfolio. The contract involves services related to financial lease re-negotiation/sale at MSA sites, with a total value of £400,000. The procurement method adopted was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from October 13, 2022, to October 12, 2024, with the tender period ending on August 16, 2022. The contract was awarded on October 13, 2022.

For businesses in the legal services industry, this tender presents an opportunity to provide legal advisory services for strategic projects. Companies with expertise in financial lease negotiations and a strong track record in legal services are well-suited to compete. The DfT, as the buying organisation, has identified a need for specialised legal support, offering a chance for suppliers to contribute to the management of financial matters at the MSA sites. Understanding the procurement stage and key dates is crucial for businesses aiming to engage with this contract effectively.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisors for the Motorway Service Areas (MSA) Portfolio

Notice Description

Provision of legal advisers to provide on financial lease re-negotiation/sale at MSA sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1abd6d8-4702-4e3a-9d5d-ff4477d7a589
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2022 - 12 Oct 2024 2-3 years
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
Adam Griffiths
Contact Email
adam.griffiths1@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

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