Award

Provision of Legal Advice for Great Western New Trains and Change Project

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

05 Nov 2018 at 15:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is seeking legal services through a tender titled "Provision of Legal Advice for Great Western New Trains and Change Project." This procurement process, classified under the legal services category, was initiated via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20 September 2018, and the contract was awarded on 21 September 2018, with a contract duration from 24 September 2018 to 22 February 2019. The contract value is set at £250,000, applicable across various locations including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in transportation and infrastructure projects. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include established legal services providers with experience in government contracting, particularly those focused on transport law and project advisement. With the awarded contract being active, firms looking to expand their portfolio in this sector could leverage such government engagements for growth, enhancing their expertise and reputation in the legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice for Great Western New Trains and Change Project

Notice Description

Direct Award from GLAS Panel Tier 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf9a10b9-5548-4a2e-9bd5-107ec20aece9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7b8de1-5855-4e89-ad63-ae4b4bb6fdcf
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2018 - 22 Feb 2019 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELD FISHER WATERHOUSE

Further Information

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