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title: "The Provision of Legal Services to Assist with Western Rail Link to Heathrow"
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# The Provision of Legal Services to Assist with Western Rail Link to Heathrow

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2713b17a-52cd-48a5-bcf5-d60175993a2d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport in England has completed a public procurement process for the provision of legal services to assist with the Western Rail Link to Heathrow. This tender, titled "The Provision of Legal Services to Assist with Western Rail Link to Heathrow," falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and had a total contract value of £800,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 26 July 2018. The contract commenced on 30 July 2018 and is set to run until 29 July 2019.

This opportunity to provide legal services presents significant avenues for growth, particularly for legal firms with experience in transport or infrastructure projects. Businesses with expertise in advising on legal matters related to public transport initiatives will be well-positioned to compete. As the contracting authority values comprehensive support in these areas, firms that can demonstrate relevant experience and capability may have a competitive advantage in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

Please see the attached documentation for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e9feb0-be09-45c3-a10a-f7835e7c62cf |
| 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 | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2018 - 29 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 30 Nov 2018 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e9feb0-be09-45c3-a10a-f7835e7c62cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e9feb0-be09-45c3-a10a-f7835e7c62cf
  30th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbd5a896-9173-4bcf-bf4a-0e176b75b9a6
  CCLL18A20 - Legal Services Contract and Order Form REDACTED (2).docx
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b2ffb8e-0ba4-4433-93bb-b5e5e54e6d40
  CCLL18A20 Framework Award Letter v1.0 REDACTED (2).docx

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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