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title: "Provision of Legal Advisers supporting a Deed of Variation for LNER"
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# Provision of Legal Advisers supporting a Deed of Variation for LNER

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18005c52-34ee-4455-9169-b34785741fe6

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) involves the provision of legal advisers to support a Deed of Variation for the Services Agreement with London North Eastern Railway (Ltd). This contract, entitled "Provision of Legal Advisers supporting a Deed of Variation for LNER," falls under the business services category, specifically focused on law services. The contract was awarded on 8 February 2021, following a direct procurement method as a single tender action below the threshold, with a total value of £22,500. The contract period extends from 8 February 2021 to 7 May 2021, and the contract's address is located in London, SW1P 4DR.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts and variations to service agreements. Businesses that specialise in legal consultancy, contract negotiation, and related services will be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. Engaging with public sector projects like this can facilitate growth and establish long-term relationships with government entities, enhancing the firms' profiles within the legal services industry.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Advisers and support regarding a Deed of Variation to the Services Agreement with London North Eastern Railway (Ltd)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9588a047-18fe-4007-b15e-bbfe3f6dc25b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Feb 2021 - 7 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9588a047-18fe-4007-b15e-bbfe3f6dc25b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9588a047-18fe-4007-b15e-bbfe3f6dc25b
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fa4e95e2-5d4f-4e93-8cb0-422dc99a176f
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