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Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Phase One team

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Jul 2021 at 16:59

Award Notice
Award

27 May 2021 at 11:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc) involves the provision of legal advisers to support the HS2 Phase One team. The contract was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland LLP, with a total value of £108,000, including a recent variation that added £30,000 and extended the contract term to 31st October 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000). The contract period commenced on 12th February 2021 and concluded on 11th May 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in public procurement, infrastructure development, and transport regulation. Companies with a strong track record in delivering legal services to governmental bodies would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, allowing them to leverage their experience in high-profile projects like HS2.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Phase One team

Notice Description

Contract Variation 3. This variation is being issued to extend the contract between the Authority and the Supplier. The Terms and Conditions of the Contract as previously agreed and amended between the Authority and the Supplier will still apply but with the following amendments: - A further time extension of three months is to be added to the contract term, making the new expiry date 31st October 2021. - A further PS30,000 has been added to the contract value, making the total contract value PS108,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebcf4ee-465e-4091-ac69-17cb2cef2ae3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 11 May 2021 1-6 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER
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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND

Further Information

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