Award

The Provision of Legal Advisors for the Williams Rail Review

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

02 Apr 2019 at 13:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is conducting a procurement process for "The Provision of Legal Advisors for the Williams Rail Review" in the legal services sector. Located in London, this procurement, which falls under the selective method and is described as a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage. The tender period concluded on 14 December 2018, with the contract period running from 1 February 2019 to 30 September 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £900,000.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for law firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in railway or transport-related matters. Companies with the capability to provide consultancy and support in legal reviews aligned with government initiatives may find this contract particularly appealing. Given the scale and complexity of the project, larger legal firms with the resources to meet the requirements set by the Department for Transport would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Advisors for the Williams Rail Review

Notice Description

Please see attached documentation for further information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d50e95e2-ad9b-4cc2-bffb-db8e17632c6f
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

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