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Provision of Legal Advisors to the International Rail Team

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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10 Sep 2020 at 12:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport in the United Kingdom undertook a tender process titled "Provision of Legal Advisors to the International Rail Team," which is classified under the legal services industry. This procurement, valued at £3,000,000, was initiated as a selective process through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 April 2020, and the contract was awarded on 5 June 2020, with the contract period running from 15 June 2020 until 14 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in finance and complex transactions, particularly those seeking to expand their presence in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing legal advice for transportation-related matters would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially given the scale of government projects involving rail and infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisors to the International Rail Team

Notice Description

Provision of Finance and Highly Complex Transactions Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7def8a1-60c6-4a3b-978a-b525afdb7fd9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b86f39-e453-40d7-8407-396b8947b583
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2020 - 14 Jun 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Department for Transport : Department for Transport
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLAUGHTER & MAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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