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Provision of Legal Advice for Rail Franchise Emergency Measures Agreements

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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28 May 2021 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "Provision of Legal Advice for Rail Franchise Emergency Measures Agreements" was awarded by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in the UK, totalling £2,550,000. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The contract was awarded on 18th September 2020, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, and is set to last until 17th September 2021. The buyer is located at Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, SW1P 4DR.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of advising on rail franchise matters and emergency agreements. Given the nature of the contract, law firms with expertise in public transport law and experience in emergency legislative frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and foster growth in this specialised market segment.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice for Rail Franchise Emergency Measures Agreements

Notice Description

Award of contract for the Provision of Legal Advice for Rail Franchise Emergency Measures Agreements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d53c1b83-d050-4c32-950b-69d64d9ba28f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4822f1ac-3b58-4076-aec7-15a0fa914abd
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
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2020 - 17 Sep 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINKLATERS

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