Tender

Update: Market Engagement THRS0004 HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase 2b

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Oct 2023 at 15:35

Planning

21 Sep 2023 at 20:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is planning to engage with suppliers for a new contract for legal services related to the High-Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill. This opportunity is aimed at Roll A Parliamentary Agent suppliers who can provide legal services crucial to meeting key project timescales. Interested suppliers can join virtual engagement sessions scheduled in October 2023 to learn about the contract requirements and initial length.

This tender presents a business opportunity for legal service providers experienced in parliamentary procedures and legal commitments. Businesses interested in participating should have expertise in the High-Speed Rail sector to support the DfT with effective and timely legal advice. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with engagement sessions planned to inform suppliers about the upcoming contract for the High-Speed Rail project, focusing on legal services delivery.

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Notice Title

Update: Market Engagement THRS0004 HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase 2b

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT) is considering procuring a new contract for the legal services of Roll A Parliamentary Agents in relation to the High-Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill. The DfT is looking to engage with Roll A Parliamentary Agent suppliers to understand market interest in delivering the contract of legal services for the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill. The DfT will be looking to meet virtually with interested suppliers in October 2023 to outline the requirements for the new contract. This notice is not a call for competition and responses to this pre-market engagement will be used to inform the DfT's decisions on market capability to deliver legal services for the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department is reliant on the advice and expertise of Roll A Parliamentary Agents (PAs) to ensure the necessary Parliamentary (and post-Royal Assent) commitments and processes in relation to the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill are satisfied in an effective and timely manner. Without such advice, there is likely to be an adverse impact in meeting the key timescales for the acquisition of land, planning matters, appeals, and Undertakings and Assurances. The Phase 2b contract is due to expire in March 2024. The DfT is looking to engage with Roll A Parliamentary Agent suppliers on the procurement of a new contract that will combine the provision of legal services for the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill. The DfT will be holding engagement sessions for this tender with interested suppliers virtually to outline the requirements, monetary value and initial length of the new contract. Meetings will be held for individual interested suppliers in October 2023. No more than 3 people may attend per supplier. Sessions will be a maximum of 30 minutes long. The sessions available are as follows: Tuesday 17th October 2023 Supplier session 1: 13.00 - 13.30 Supplier session 2: 13.45 - 14.15 Supplier session 3: 14.30 - 15.00 Supplier session 4: 15.15 - 15.45 Supplier session 5: 16.00 - 16.30 Thursday 19th October 2023 Supplier session 6: 13.00 - 13.30 Supplier session 7: 13.45 - 14.15 Supplier session 8: 14.30 - 15.00 Supplier session 9: 15.15 - 15.45 Supplier session 10: 16.00 - 16.30 Suppliers who are interested in attending the supplier engagement sessions are asked to express their interest via the DfT Jaggaer Portal by Thursday 12th October 2023, 15:00. Interested suppliers should provide their preferred individual slot along with the names and email addresses of up to 3 attendees. The project is titled 'TRHS0004 HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase 2b.' These will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Additional information: If you are interested in attending the supplier engagement sessions, please register on the DfT Jaggaer page https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Any issues, please contact the Helpdesk details which can also be found on the website: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0402d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030354-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

75111200 - Legislative services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
CITY OF 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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