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Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe)

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 Oct 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has completed a procurement process titled "Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe)." This process falls under the legal services category, specifically focusing on the provision of Parliamentary Agents to provide specialised advice related to the implementation of the High-Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021. The contract, which is valued at £210,000, was awarded on 28th September 2021 and involves a 10-month duration with options to extend. The procurement method used was limited, negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, which reflects the unique expertise required for this service. The delivery will occur in the UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those with experience in parliamentary procedures and rail infrastructure projects. Businesses that possess specialised knowledge of the legislative processes surrounding large-scale public projects and have the capacity to maintain continuity in legal advice may find this contract appealing. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing similar advisory services will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts in related categories as further phases of HS2 are progressed.

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Notice Title

Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase 2a (West Midlands to Crewe)

Notice Description

Provision of Parliamentary Agents to advise on the implementation of the High-Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 and the delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Parliamentary Agents to advise on the implementation of the High-Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 and the delivery of HS2 Phase 2a.

Options: 10 month contract with a built in 2 months +2 months option to extend

Procurement Information

The Department is reliant on the advice and expertise of Parliamentary Agents to ensure the necessary post Royal Assent commitments and processes in relation to an Act are satisfied. The incumbent service provider has critical knowledge and specialist expertise to continue to provide the advice for the remaining stages of the High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Act 2021 . Without the support from Parliamentary Agents, the Department and/or HS2 Ltd would have insufficient legal expertise to advise on the Phase 2a Act to ensure that the post Royal Assent stages are carried out in an effective and timely manner. The appointment of a new supplier at this stage would delay the Act given the incumbent provider already has detailed knowledge of the Act and there are no reasonable alternatives in the timescales necessary. The Department is also consulting with colleagues on how to procure a new contract to cover Parliamentary Agent services for HS2 Phase 1 & 2a whilst Phase 2a is progressed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ec97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025898-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gcdcrmrail@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WINCKWORTH SHERWOOD

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