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title: "The Provision of Legal Advice for DfT"
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# The Provision of Legal Advice for DfT

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-295b9a5c-0951-4151-8ed0-33085a1454c6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Legal Advice for DfT" was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, England. This contract falls under the legal advisory services category (CPV 79111000) and has been awarded to Ashurst LLP, with an active contract period from January 31, 2018, to July 30, 2018. This procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract value amounts to £50,000. The award notice was published on May 29, 2018, encapsulating the completed tender stage.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for growth specifically for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those offering specialised legal advice. Companies with expertise in public transport law or related areas may find this contract aligns with their services. As the procurement involved a selective process, firms should ensure they meet the required qualifications to compete effectively. The successful supplier, Ashurst LLP, exemplifies the type of large enterprise that can fulfil the comprehensive needs of the Department for Transport.

## Notice

Please see attached documents for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72074744-9484-48ce-ad33-b4d2ed1e1b18 |
| 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 | 29 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 30 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 29 May 2018 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72074744-9484-48ce-ad33-b4d2ed1e1b18

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72074744-9484-48ce-ad33-b4d2ed1e1b18
  29th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/73fab0a8-3480-4dd8-aa44-9d11a40c363b
  CCLL18A04 - Rail Legal Services Contract and Order Form Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8474c34e-937a-445d-86a8-315a343f8bfc
  CCLL18A04 Framework Award Letter v1.0 Redacted (2) (1).docx

## Notice URLs

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

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