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title: "Provision of East Midlands Franchise Direct Award Legal Advisers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80ab2752-fe6e-42da-9d6f-cde538e5d02a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of East Midlands Franchise Direct Award Legal Advisers

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80ab2752-fe6e-42da-9d6f-cde538e5d02a

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Provision of East Midlands Franchise Direct Award Legal Advisers," was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service to secure external legal support for negotiating the Direct Award on the East Midlands rail franchise. This process falls within the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and is classified under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 27 April 2018, whilst the contract commenced on 18 June 2018 and will run until 17 June 2019, with a total contract value of £84,000. The project is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to engage in public contracts, particularly those with expertise in rail franchise agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract, providing a platform for growth and collaboration with larger firms such as Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, the awarded supplier. Those well-versed in public procurement processes and legal frameworks would be particularly suited to participate, enhancing their portfolio and market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The requirement is for external legal support during the negotiation and completion of a Direct Award on the East Midlands rail franchise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf37bb31-cc1b-412f-926d-30bfe99f725c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2018 - 17 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| 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 | 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2018 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf37bb31-cc1b-412f-926d-30bfe99f725c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf37bb31-cc1b-412f-926d-30bfe99f725c
  22nd August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/954c4368-db33-4be3-89f7-24de01dfda66
  CCLL18A14 - Legal Services Contract and Order Form REDACTED

## Notice URLs

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

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