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title: "Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform"
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# Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40949dd4-a4ab-4096-89b9-e2a42c499c9d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) in the UK, which has tendered for the "Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform." This contract falls under the law and consulting industry category and has a total value of £500,000. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2021 and concludes on 31st July 2021. The procurement method used is a direct single tender action, and the tendering process was completed by 29th January 2021.

Opportunities for business growth exist for legal consultancy firms, particularly those with expertise in transport and regulatory matters. Given the specific nature of this contract, larger firms like Ashurst LLP are currently well-positioned. However, smaller firms may also find pathways to participate in future procurements within the rail sector, especially if they can demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec1027a-b2ed-4478-b2ae-810ea356ed75 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | WESTMINSTER |
| 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 | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec1027a-b2ed-4478-b2ae-810ea356ed75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ec1027a-b2ed-4478-b2ae-810ea356ed75
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86d97aaa-7f4d-4c36-8469-77050a3c91d1
  n/a

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