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title: "P4103122-1 - Provision of Legal Advice for Project Spring (extension)"
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# P4103122-1 - Provision of Legal Advice for Project Spring (extension)

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-443a3b34-7678-4774-b5b8-bdf87d045891

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is seeking to extend a contract for the provision of legal advice for Project Spring, originally set to expire on January 18, 2023. The extension, valued at £1,250,000, was awarded to Clifford Chance LLP on February 28, 2022. The procurement method utilised for this process was selective, operating under a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on February 18, 2022, and concluding on January 18, 2023. This award signifies the completion stage of this procurement process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in governmental contracts and project-based legal advice. Organisations that can navigate complex procurement frameworks and possess a strong track record in delivering legal expertise within the public sector would be ideally positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The high value of the contract reflects a significant demand for specialised legal support, fostering growth potential for established legal service providers.

## Notice

This contract notice is being issued to extend the contract between the Authority and the Supplier. The Terms and Conditions of Contract as previously agreed and amended between the Authority and the Supplier still apply but with the following amendments: - The contract term has been extended by 1 year. The new contract expiry date is the 18th January 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cddb34f-9b64-44be-a3ae-6edf7276b5ea |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2022 - 18 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | 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 | CLIFFORD CHANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2022 at 06:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cddb34f-9b64-44be-a3ae-6edf7276b5ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cddb34f-9b64-44be-a3ae-6edf7276b5ea
  28th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43b5c622-9242-4473-b8e2-a8e44c0b4f86
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