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title: "Provision of Legal Adviser Services for the West Coast Continuation Rail project"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-07-26"
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# Provision of Legal Adviser Services for the West Coast Continuation Rail project

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34528415-6fab-4963-a775-7aaddda539fb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service seeking to engage a supplier for the "Provision of Legal Adviser Services" related to the West Coast Continuation Rail project. The contract, classified under "Legal advisory services" (CPV code 79111000), has a total value of £285,000. The contract period runs from 27th March 2017 to 27th March 2018, while the tender period concluded on 26th March 2017. This opportunity was located in England and targeted businesses within the legal services industry, specifically looking for expertise in rail-related legal matters.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for law firms with a specialty in public sector legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in infrastructure and transportation projects. Businesses capable of navigating complex legal frameworks and providing strategic advice on large-scale projects would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with a leading buyer like the Crown Commercial Service can also enhance a supplier's visibility and credibility within the public sector contracting landscape.

## Notice

Please see attachments for more details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06dfaa36-be39-492b-a25e-af2878157e79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2017 - 27 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £285,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £285,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2017 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06dfaa36-be39-492b-a25e-af2878157e79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06dfaa36-be39-492b-a25e-af2878157e79
  26th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f5406b2-3f47-4c60-b2e9-d92f3f249c58
  CCLL16A22 - Framework Award Letter [Redacted]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5206145-6ba3-4846-96fa-e80afc35848c
  CCLL16A22 Agreement Annex - [Redacted]

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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