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P4104007 Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Management

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Management with a total value of £1,076,000 excluding VAT. The procurement process involved a Call Off Competition via the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. The contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 28th February 2024, with options to extend by up to two more years. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract is tailored for legal services in the classification category.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms specialising in legal services to compete for a significant contract with the Department for Transport. Businesses located in London and the United Kingdom, particularly those experienced in providing legal services to the rail industry, may find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The contract period and potential extensions offer stability for the winning bidder and the chance to establish a long-term relationship with the Department for Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104007 Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Management

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on 1st March 2023 and will expire on 28th February 2024 for a period of one year with the option to extend by one year and a further one year (1+1+1). The total contract value shall be PS1,076,000 excluding VAT. This procurement activity was a Call Off Competition via RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the framework Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba4589fb-21b7-4f9b-96e6-d17a69977a42
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,614,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,614,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 2-3 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@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
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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