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title: "Provision of Legal Advice in respect of Cross Channel Rail Services"
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# Provision of Legal Advice in respect of Cross Channel Rail Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-338d0fc6-057f-4797-b968-0d5bb518e945

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## Summary

The Department of Transport is seeking to procure the provision of legal advice concerning Cross Channel Rail Services through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action. This contract, valued at £800,000, is aimed at providing external legal resources to assist the Department in understanding and managing potential disruptions arising from the UK's exit from the EU, particularly regarding the operations of the GETLINK group. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period ending on 30th January 2019 and the contract running from 1st February 2019 until 1st October 2019, based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms experienced in infrastructure and transport law to engage with the government. Businesses that specialise in legal consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in international transport regulations and EU law, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The scope of the tender indicates a need for robust legal strategies to mitigate potential litigation risks associated with operational disruptions, making it a valuable opportunity for firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

To obtain an external legal resource to provide advice and assistance to DFT on the Cross Channel Rail Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffc6adf-610c-4037-a3e8-9792b85b8b7d |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 1 Oct 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 OF 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLAUGHTER AND MAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2019 at 17:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffc6adf-610c-4037-a3e8-9792b85b8b7d
- 1 Feb 2019 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffc6adf-610c-4037-a3e8-9792b85b8b7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffc6adf-610c-4037-a3e8-9792b85b8b7d
  4th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c06f2b01-d645-4699-946d-dc38d39294a4
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fcdd0a9-8e00-4fa1-8bbe-6c9f86b6a037
  Award Letter

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