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LCRCA - Bus Reform Call off - Lot 9: Legal Services for Major or Complex Projects

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) /MERSEYTRAVEL

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30 Sep 2024 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded the contract titled "LCRCA - Bus Reform Call off - Lot 9: Legal Services for Major or Complex Projects" to DLA Piper. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total value of £1,000,000. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period runs from 18 September 2024 to 18 September 2028. This procurement, currently at the award stage, follows an unspecified "Other" procurement method. The application deadline for the tender was 19 August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services for major or complex projects, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and transportation law. It is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses capable of executing large-scale, long-term consulting projects. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing, given the suitability criteria specified by the LCRCA. The awarded firm, DLA Piper, a large-scale legal service provider, exemplifies the calibre of expertise sought for these substantial and potentially impactful projects.

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Notice Title

LCRCA - Bus Reform Call off - Lot 9: Legal Services for Major or Complex Projects

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region combined Authority (LCRCA) are looking to commission the services of an external specialist legal services to support Legal in advising the Bus Reform team on the franchising of Liverpool City Region (LCR) bus services in the event of a decision franchise being taken

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bbd425-58a7-4e34-98a0-9b8da7e728bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2028 4-5 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
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) /MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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