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LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENT

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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04 Jan 2021 at 08:32

Award Notice
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18 May 2020 at 06:36

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed a public procurement process for legal advisory services related to a franchising agreement, titled "LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENT". This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically focusing on legal consultancy. The procurement was initiated as a tender using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 12 March 2020 to 11 September 2020. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to £1,000,000, with a minimum value of £400,000. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the formal award notice published on 18 May 2020, following a tender period that ended on 11 March 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly large legal firms with expertise in franchising agreements and public sector procurement. Competitors in this field should consider leveraging their experience in providing research and consultancy services to government bodies, as well as their ability to navigate complex contractual frameworks. The contract awarded to Ashurst LLP highlights the potential for growth in securing similar opportunities within the legal advisory sector, especially for organisations prepared to engage in long-term service agreements with governmental departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENT

Notice Description

LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc476586-0532-4a0f-a04f-f07c38086ebf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7612adb-9ceb-45be-822d-e9654fadbc32
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 6-12 months
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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ASHURST

Further Information

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