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title: "The Provision of Legal Support to Assist with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the TSGN Franchise"
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# The Provision of Legal Support to Assist with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the TSGN Franchise

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-644fae15-19f7-43df-8cf3-63d11204a630

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Legal Support to Assist with Operational and Strategic Aspects of the TSGN Franchise" was conducted by the Department for Transport, focusing on the legal services sector. The tender, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, has a total value of £1,696,806. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period starting on 4th October 2018 and ending on 30th September 2021. This contract was finalised on 3rd October 2018, and the tender period ended on 18th September 2018. Services are to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for law firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with a track record in supporting transportation or franchise operations. As the awarded supplier is Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, businesses that bring strong legal expertise and experience in public sector contracts would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with the Department for Transport can facilitate business growth and long-term collaborations in public service legal support.

## Notice

Rail Legal Services Direct Award. Please see attached documentation for further information. Additional information: Please see attached documentation for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25464a0e-f699-45ce-b372-db7212dc1a1c |
| 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 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,696,806 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2018 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25464a0e-f699-45ce-b372-db7212dc1a1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25464a0e-f699-45ce-b372-db7212dc1a1c
  6th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9def84d-659f-4fe5-b50d-ce49e9f3fbd0
  CCLL18A28 - Panel Award Letter [REDACTED]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a11939d-4335-4507-b539-5d3bbf0ff0e2
  CCLL18A28 - Contract and Order Form [REDACTED]

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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