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Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements: PPRO 04/103/124

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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19 Oct 2021 at 09:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfT), which has issued a contract for the "Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements" with a total contract value of £1,300,000, excluding VAT. The contract was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP and is categorized under legal services (CPV code: 79100000). The contract period commenced on 1st August 2020 and will run until 30th November 2022. This notice was published on 19th October 2021, indicating the finalization of the contract extension, making it relevant for prospective suppliers even at this stage.

This contract presents opportunities for law firms specialising in franchise agreements or broader legal services, particularly those looking to engage in public sector contracts. Businesses that are established legal service providers with experience in governmental or transport-related legal matters would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The contract's significant value and the extension of its term strongly suggest ongoing demand in this sector, making it an attractive area for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisers for Franchise Agreements: PPRO 04/103/124

Notice Description

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 13 months is to be added to the contract term, making the new expiry date 30th November 2022. - The contract value has been extended by an additional PS290,000 excluding VAT and the total contract value is up to PS1,300,000 excluding VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc4e2e5c-1782-4351-b9fd-f6149a57ec9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9643978d-935c-4cae-862a-43a6eab6b579
Current Stage
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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
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 2-3 years
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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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