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title: "Legal Advise for DfT"
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# Legal Advise for DfT

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58086757-a013-4cd8-9b4a-c2636c97f9e3

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## Summary

The procurement process for legal advisory services was initiated by the Department of Transport, with the tender titled "Legal Advise for DfT." This procurement falls under the legal advisory services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 1 November 2018, and the contract commenced the following day, running until 1 November 2019. The awarded contract is valued at £19,950.

This contract presents opportunities for legal firms specialising in corporate and commercial law, particularly those with experience in the public sector and negotiations involving major transportation entities such as rail groups and government departments. Businesses that can provide expertise in drafting agreements and navigating complex dispute resolutions would be well-positioned to compete. As this tender demonstrates a clear need for specialised legal guidance, firms in this niche can leverage their skills to engage with similar future contracts and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Corporate and commercial advice including the potential roles and responsibilities of the Eversholt Rail Group. Advice on and drafting of Agreement between Eversholt Rail Group, DfT and Network Rail and supporting commercial negations and advising on dispute resolution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed64142d-8461-4407-9b2f-a92a2cda8203 |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2018 - 1 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,950 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2018 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed64142d-8461-4407-9b2f-a92a2cda8203

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed64142d-8461-4407-9b2f-a92a2cda8203
  14th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca9b69ce-414a-4e98-bae3-4c0b5b1e0ef9
  Award Letter

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