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title: "The Provision of Legal Adviser Services for the Cross Country Franchise Competition"
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# The Provision of Legal Adviser Services for the Cross Country Franchise Competition

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55785c1b-5d1d-4764-8f65-e87e1d3ce401

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of legal adviser services for the Cross Country Franchise Competition was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service. This contract, classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded on 9th February 2018. The contract period commenced on 13th February 2018 and will conclude on 12th February 2020. The total contract value was £666,667.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for large legal firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. The selected supplier, DLA Piper LLP, exemplifies the scale of operation required for such engagements. Firms experienced in providing legal advice within the competitive franchise sector will find this procurement a valuable entry point for further business growth and collaboration with government entities.

## Notice

The Provision of Legal Advice for the Cross Country Franchise Competition. Please see attached documentation for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b480fbd-c1e5-4648-9388-ebff5d6710db |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2018 - 12 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £666,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £666,667 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2018 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b480fbd-c1e5-4648-9388-ebff5d6710db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b480fbd-c1e5-4648-9388-ebff5d6710db
  6th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3afabdb6-f064-43e1-9c63-0b4b866f68e4
  CCLL17A36 - Legal Services Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77dcd0ce-5e81-477c-a234-83337821f5bb
  CCLL17A36 - Panel Award Letter

## Notice URLs

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

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