--- title: "Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase One" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2732beec-0c50-4c58-9b3b-00d896fbe2bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2732beec-0c50-4c58-9b3b-00d896fbe2bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2732beec-0c50-4c58-9b3b-00d896fbe2bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2732beec-0c50-4c58-9b3b-00d896fbe2bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2017-11-29" --- # Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase One Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2732beec-0c50-4c58-9b3b-00d896fbe2bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2732beec-0c50-4c58-9b3b-00d896fbe2bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2732beec-0c50-4c58-9b3b-00d896fbe2bd.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase One," aimed at supporting the implementation of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017. This project falls under the legal services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the tender period concludes on 5th January 2018, with the contract commencing on 20th February 2018 and extending for three years until 19th February 2021. The procurement method employed is open, specifically an open procedure above the threshold. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in legal services, stakeholder engagement, and compliance monitoring. Firms that specialise in parliamentary and regulatory matters, as well as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in public sector contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could facilitate growth through enhanced visibility and the development of long-term partnerships with the Department for Transport. ## Notice HS2 Phase One is a new high speed railway from London to the West Midlands. It is the first phase of HS2. HS2 Phase 2a will run from the West Midlands to Crewe, with HS2 Phase 2b continuing the railway to Manchester and Leeds. The Department for Transport (DfT) invites tenders from Roll A Parliamentary Agents to support the implementation of the High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Act 2017 and the delivery of HS2 Phase One. This contract will be awarded under the Department for Transport's General conditions of contract for services which can be found attached and at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-conditions-of-contract-for-services. Although the Act has received Royal Assent, DfT continues to require Roll A Parliamentary Agent support to enable the completion of a number of activities which are essential for the successful implementation of the Act. These include the completion of a number of outstanding complex agreements with stakeholders, monitoring compliance with nearly 4,500 Undertakings & Assurances ("U&As") that were entered into by the Secretary of State with those affected by the scheme, and ensuring that the numerous 'post Royal Assent activities' required by the Act are successfully completed in a timely and effective manner. Please review the attached Invitation to Tender document for further information and also attached is the Department for Transport's Term and Conditions under which this contract will be awarded. All clarification questions and correspondence will go through the AWARD portal. To register for the AWARD Portal please email Amaan Hardoyal (Amaan.hardoyal@dft.gsi.gov.uk) with your named single point of contact and their respective email address. They will then receive an email with their log-in details for the AWARD portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49b6bb-ca2d-4218-89e7-b622bc65df8b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2018 - 19 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2017 at 12:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49b6bb-ca2d-4218-89e7-b622bc65df8b - 29 Nov 2017 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49b6bb-ca2d-4218-89e7-b622bc65df8b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e49b6bb-ca2d-4218-89e7-b622bc65df8b 29th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/087855df-7296-498d-ad57-dd86dc20abfe Department for Transport's General Conditions of Contract for Services - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/95d6b474-4190-4416-bed9-e633f573ef17 Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase One: Invitation to Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-conditions-of-contract-for-services ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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