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title: "P4104086 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Mercury"
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# P4104086 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Mercury

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05876fb0-ad4c-4949-97c8-12982db6bf98

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Advisers for Project Mercury. The contract has a total value of up to £50,000, with a contract period from 2nd January 2024 to 30th April 2024. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was granted to Ashurst LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, E1. This opportunity falls under the services category and is relevant to businesses in the legal services industry.

This contract award by the Department for Transport offers an opportunity for legal service providers to secure a valuable project. Businesses with expertise in legal services, especially those capable of working on projects with a total value of up to £50,000, should consider competing for this tender. The procurement stage has been completed, but future similar opportunities may arise through the Department for Transport or related entities. Stay informed about potential calls-off from the Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework to explore future contracting prospects.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 2nd January 2024 and the expiry date will be 30th April 2024 for a period of 4 months.The total contract value will be up to PS50,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24bf08a-4dac-4dd1-8f0e-b3cd478d5f4e |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2024 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24bf08a-4dac-4dd1-8f0e-b3cd478d5f4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f24bf08a-4dac-4dd1-8f0e-b3cd478d5f4e
  9th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63ca8808-fb58-4843-ad6b-c3d9eb11a12f
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