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title: "P4103127 - Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team"
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# P4103127 - Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d152968-1de4-4694-9a80-101e4fea435c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently completed a procurement process for the title "P4103127 - Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team." This contract falls under the legal services category, with a total value of £220,000 excluding VAT. The contract is set to commence on 9th May 2022 and will last until 6th April 2024. The procurement method employed was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 2nd May 2022, and the award was published on 17th May 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in public sector advisory services, particularly those with experience in transport-related matters. The contract's fixed hourly rate of £270 for a Partner grade indicates a lucrative engagement for established legal practitioners. Firms that can demonstrate substantial expertise in navigating the complexities of governmental contracts and the rail sector will be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts in this arena.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 7 th April 2022 and the expiry date will be 6 th 2024 for a period of two years (24) months. The contract will be on a fixed hourly rate of PS270 excluding VAT for a Partner grade for a period of two years. The total contract value will be up to PS220,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under the Department for Transport General Conditions of Contract for Services. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8930712-a361-40a9-ad89-6618495a9feb |
| 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 | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2022 - 6 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £220,000 |
| 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 2AA |
| 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 | HOLLINGWORTH BISSELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8930712-a361-40a9-ad89-6618495a9feb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8930712-a361-40a9-ad89-6618495a9feb
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f44cd2d7-2f86-4061-bae0-4d5b3882d94d
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