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title: "CCLL17A28 The Provision of Legal Support to Assist DfT with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise"
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# CCLL17A28 The Provision of Legal Support to Assist DfT with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fcce59b-e930-4099-a906-2bfd0b00fb21

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the provision of legal support services to the Department for Transport (DfT) regarding operational and strategic aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise. The contracting authority, Crown Commercial Service, conducted a direct award to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, with the contract valued at £500,000. This award process is complete, having been finalised on 4th September 2017, with the contract period commencing from 8th September 2017 and concluding on 7th September 2019. The service is classified under legal services and was conducted within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents an opportunity for specialised legal firms to engage with government contracts, particularly those focused on rail and transport sectors. Businesses with expertise in legal services, especially those familiar with public sector operations and franchise agreements, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio within government contracts could find valuable insights and connections through such awards, enhancing their growth potential in this industry.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Support to Assist DfT with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise. Direct Award to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP on RM3756 Rail Legal Services Panel Tier 1 Supplier (Call-off Contract).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d673ce-d137-4526-9fc4-c5c982d7ab07 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2017 - 7 Sep 2019 |
| 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 | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2018 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d673ce-d137-4526-9fc4-c5c982d7ab07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d673ce-d137-4526-9fc4-c5c982d7ab07
  8th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0cd64a90-fc93-4425-ba35-71957abba5fe
  CCLL17A28 Order Form - Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP [REDACTED] DEFN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/848d1959-ab03-42fe-964c-20a1afc7dd7c
  CCLL17A28 Framework Award Letter [REDACTED] DEFN

## Notice URLs

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

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