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P4104028 Provision of Legal Advisers for DfT's International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licences

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Advisers for their International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licences to Fieldfisher LLP. The contract started on 5th September 2022 and will end on 4th September 2023, with a total value of £288,800. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The location for the delivery of services is in London, under the services category.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers with expertise in supporting international work on driving licence exchanges to compete for business growth. Businesses operating in the legal services industry and with experience in facilitating government-related legal matters would be well-suited to engage in this tender process. The Department for Transport's initiative aims to enhance the exchange of driving licences internationally, providing a specific focus for interested legal firms to contribute their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104028 Provision of Legal Advisers for DfT's International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licences

Notice Description

Direct Award for the Provision of Legal Advisers to support DfT's International Work on the Exchange of Driving Licenses and Sharing of Vehicle Keeper Data. The call-off contract shall commence on the 5 September 2022 and the expiry date will be 4 September 2023 for a period of 12 months including an option to extend by a further 12 months. The total contract value will be up to PS288,800 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6183 Trade Law Panel and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbeb8398-fb34-482e-9f19-b70cf6c237a5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a466f45f-de05-45fa-92a0-be709a83473d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£368,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2023 - 4 Sep 2023 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
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

FIELDFISHER

Further Information

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