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P4104046 Secondment of Interim Paralegals to support the DfT Contract Design

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a procurement process for the secondment of interim paralegals to support its contract design. This tender, titled "P4104046 Secondment of Interim Paralegals to support the DfT Contract Design," falls under the legal services industry (CPV code: 79100000) and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework agreement. The contract, worth £360,000 excluding VAT, covers a period from 1st June 2023 to 30th November 2024, with services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 21st June 2023, with the contract awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in the transport sector. By winning such contracts, businesses can forge long-term relationships with government bodies, enhancing their reputation and potentially leading to more extensive future engagements. The procurement process emphasises the depth of expertise and resources required to meet complex legal needs, making it less suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, but ideal for well-established firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104046 Secondment of Interim Paralegals to support the DfT Contract Design

Notice Description

The secondment arrangement shall commence on the 1st June 2023 and the expiry date will be 31st March 2024 for a period of ten months.The total value of the secondments shall be up to PS240,000 excluding VAT. This secondment is being offered under RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2ddb895-ade0-495c-802b-8ca40b8d7af7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be4bc49-b1a0-4cad-994c-8c13831d1cb2
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
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 1-2 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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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