Award

Award of Contract for the Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements: PPRO 04/103/124

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

02 Sep 2021 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "Award of Contract for the Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements: PPRO 04/103/124" in the executive services industry category. The procurement process was completed with a direct method, specifically through a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £950,000. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2020 and concluded on 30th April 2021. This award was officially published on 2nd September 2021, after the tender period ended on 1st June 2020.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in franchise agreements or related executive services to grow their business through government contracts. Companies that can deliver legal advisory services effectively, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders. The competitive landscape may favour firms that can demonstrate both expertise and efficiency in navigating legal frameworks within the public sector, especially those located in the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

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Notice Title

Award of Contract for the Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements: PPRO 04/103/124

Notice Description

Award of Contract for the Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bd7244e-5841-46f1-857b-73a836223e7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75111100 - Executive services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 30 Apr 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
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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