Award

P4104091C Rail Reform Legal Advisers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

03 Apr 2024 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for Rail Reform Legal Advisers with a value of £825,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th March 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The award was given to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services.

This contract presents an opportunity for legal service providers to compete in offering rail reform legal advisory services. Businesses specialising in legal services and experienced in working within framework agreements are well-suited for this tender. The Department for Transport's procurement process has now progressed to the award stage, with the contract period allowing for a year of service provision, offering stability for the winning supplier.

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Notice Title

P4104091C Rail Reform Legal Advisers

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e265cba-a809-4993-83f2-07a32a3aa36d
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
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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
Not specified

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

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