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title: "Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pension Scheme: PPRO 04/103/148"
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# Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pension Scheme: PPRO 04/103/148

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40e3a1fb-ea57-4e13-9b66-d93a03bbe024

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is seeking to provide legal advisory services for the Railway Pension Scheme under the title "Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pension Scheme: PPRO 04/103/148". This procurement falls within the category of business services related to law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The tender process is classified as a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with key dates including the contract period starting on 29th May 2021 and concluding on 28th May 2022. The tender period closed on 10th March 2021, and the total contract value is £1,500,000, with delivery to the London region, specifically Westminster (postcode SW1P 4DR).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal consultancy businesses, particularly those with expertise in pension schemes and public sector contracts. Given that this was a direct contract awarded to Eversheds Sutherland LLP, businesses that excel in legal advisory services and have experience with large-scale public sector projects would be well positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can bolster a firm's portfolio and reputation within the public procurement landscape, ultimately fostering growth in their business.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pension Scheme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50959e79-a344-4644-b942-5b97698f2251 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2021 - 28 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND |

## 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 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50959e79-a344-4644-b942-5b97698f2251

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50959e79-a344-4644-b942-5b97698f2251
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26313553-2fe1-46d3-a452-baff49939f3b
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