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title: "East Midlands Franchise Legal Advisers"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# East Midlands Franchise Legal Advisers

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b5a3285-04dd-4739-9cfc-f85ab18ab29a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport seeking legal advisers for the East Midlands Franchise. This tender, titled "East Midlands Franchise Legal Advisers," is classified under research and development services and related consultancy services (CPV 73000000). The contract value is £350,000 and was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commenced on 2nd September 2019 and concluded on 1st December 2019, with the award notice published on 21st April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for established legal firms specialising in transportation law or public sector consultancy, particularly those with experience in franchise operations. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms like Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP are well-suited to compete, though niche legal consultants focusing on relevant sectors may also find opportunities to collaborate or provide specialised services in similar future tenders. Participation in such procurement processes can enhance firms' visibility and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Legal Advice for the East Midlands Franchise team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b88fb3-2102-4b3f-bf10-764232d62b25 |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 1 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 17:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b88fb3-2102-4b3f-bf10-764232d62b25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b88fb3-2102-4b3f-bf10-764232d62b25
  21st April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4768c7e0-dee8-4165-a9be-f6b557607912

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