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P-3257 Claims Legal Services

Translink

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Oct 2025 at 10:12

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Sep 2025 at 08:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 09:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent public procurement process, Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, sought to acquire legal services for claims advice under the title "P-3257 Claims Legal Services". The procurement belongs to the legal services industry category and follows Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process was conducted using an open procurement method, specifically a "Below threshold - open competition". The tender process commenced in June 2025 and the contract was awarded on 22nd September 2025, with the contract period starting from 1st October 2025. The services are expected to be delivered within the UK, region UKN, with a contract term of three years and the possibility of a two-year extension.

This procurement opportunity highlights significant growth potential for businesses specialising in public transport law. The tender required an experienced Public Transport Lawyer with recent practical experience in Northern Ireland, offering a clear opportunity for legal firms familiar with motor, liability, and miscellaneous legal advice related to public transportation. Particularly, SMEs like Macaulay and Ritchie Solicitors, who were awarded the contract, are well-suited for such tenders, especially when they can demonstrate relevant expertise and adaptability to the specific compliance requirements. This contract, valued at £750,000 (gross £900,000) with renewal options, provides substantial financial incentives and long-term engagement prospects for qualified legal service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P-3257 Claims Legal Services

Notice Description

Translink wishes to appoint on an 'Ad Hoc basis' an experienced Public Transport Lawyer who has Public Transport experience (i.e.: Bus/Rail) within the last 3 years (minimum), based and practising in N Ireland and holds valid practicing certificates issued by the Law Society of Northern Ireland, to provide advice in relation to Motor / Liability / Miscellaneous Advice with effect from 01 October 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will run for an initial term of three years, with a further option to extend for a period of up to two years

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial term of three years, with a further option to extend for a period of up to two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061167-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Translink
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Macaulay and Ritchie Solicitors

Further Information

Notice Documents

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