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Interchange Legal Advice

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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21 Dec 2018 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council has recently completed a procurement process for legal advice related to the £150 million Interchange Programme. This programme involves contracts with Network Rail and other stakeholders, and the legal services fall under the industry category of legal services (CPV code: 79100000). The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 10th December 2018. The contract was awarded on 12th December 2018, with the service provider, DWF LLP, commencing work from 14th December 2018 until 13th December 2021. The geographical scope includes the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for law firms specialising in public sector contracts and infrastructure projects. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities and transport infrastructure, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with council frameworks and understanding the complexities of multi-stakeholder engagements will be beneficial for firms aiming to grow their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Interchange Legal Advice

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council requires legal advice for the PS150m Interchange Programme in dealing with contracts between the Council and Network Rail, ION (the Council's delivery partner), West Midland Combined Authority together with other stakeholders. The legal remits also extend to phase agreements, land transfers, option agreements, reviewing and advising on the construction documents. Additional information: Procured via the Council's own Legal Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8e70d98-a901-4d4a-9196-ab458f5b28b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c385614b-c655-44b5-b532-413c1ac835d6
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2018 - 13 Dec 2021 3-4 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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