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P4103079B Legal Advisers for the Rail Reform Programme Implementation

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for Legal Advisers for the Rail Reform Programme Implementation. The procurement method used was selective, with a contract value of £1,583,000 in GBP. The contract started on December 9, 2021, and will end on March 31, 2024. The buying organisation, DfT, is located in London, England. The procurement stage is completed, with the tender period ending on December 8, 2021.

This contract presents an opportunity for law firms specialising in legal services to compete for providing advice on the Rail Reform Programme Implementation. Businesses in the legal industry, especially those with expertise in railway-related legal matters, are well-suited to pursue this tender. The contract period ending in March 2024 allows for a long-term engagement that could contribute significantly to business growth and development in the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

P4103079B Legal Advisers for the Rail Reform Programme Implementation

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advisers for the Rail Reform Programme Implementation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a89c4b-34d2-47d5-9398-12523b8340d0
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
VCSE
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
£1,583,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,583,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
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
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

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