Award

Provision of Legal Advisers for the National Rail Concession

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

26 May 2021 at 18:49

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) as the buying organisation, focusing on the "Provision of Legal Advisers for the National Rail Concession." This falls within the industry category of business services related to law and consulting. The procurement has concluded at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 11th September 2020, for a total value of £375,000. The contract was active until 28th February 2021 and was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The service was required at various delivery addresses including locations across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal consultants that specialise in transportation and infrastructure projects. Businesses focusing on legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to engage with similar upcoming opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can provide avenues for business growth and enhance experience within public procurement, especially among established firms that can meet the statutory and operational needs of governmental departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers for the National Rail Concession

Notice Description

Award of Contract for the Provision of Legal Advisers for the National Rail Concession

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c38c6347-188b-4251-a5f4-63aa40730c95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed63abd-b829-4a17-914a-fb595864af2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 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
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
WESTMINSTER
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

ASHURST

Further Information

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