Award

Legal Advice for Adblue case

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

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Award

13 Dec 2018 at 14:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Transport seeking legal advice regarding an Adblue case, with an estimated value of £32,000. The contract period spans from 4th October 2018 to 11th January 2019. This tender, classified under legal advisory services (CPV code: 79111000), was initiated through a single tender action and has now reached the award stage. The award notice was published on 13th December 2018, following the end of the tender period on 3rd October 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in complex litigation and administrative law. Businesses positioned to excel in this sector would typically be medium to large-sized firms with a strong background in public sector legal work, capable of providing strategic and urgent consultancy. Engaging with this contract allows practitioners to expand their portfolio in governmental legal matters while contributing vital expertise to the Department of Transport.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice for Adblue case

Notice Description

Urgent, complex and strategic advice is required from solicitors (GLD) and Counsel, both in writing and in conference with officials representing the Secretary of State for the Department for Transport; in respect of litigation arising from an appeal lodged by companies against the decision of Traffic Commissioners to revoke their operator licences.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e84f9d3b-b980-43b9-8084-16435c2512ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787e7318-0bf6-4741-9301-b25e26a7d2df
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2018 - 11 Jan 2019 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT OF 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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