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title: "P4104092 Provision of Strategic Legal Advice for the Rapid Charging Fund"
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# P4104092 Provision of Strategic Legal Advice for the Rapid Charging Fund

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8857fd1e-218e-44ad-83d1-196ae414b668

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded the contract for the provision of strategic legal advice for the Rapid Charging Fund. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000 (Legal services), was carried out using a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is now complete, with the contract awarded to DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP. The contract, valued at £3,600,000, started on 5th August 2024 and will run until 4th August 2026. The legal services will be provided across a broad range of locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and worldwide.

Securing this contract represents a significant opportunity for DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP, showcasing their capacity to deliver large-scale legal services. This tender highlights the potential for growth in the legal services sector, particularly for firms capable of handling strategic and complex legal advice. Although this specific opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the importance of being part of framework agreements, which can facilitate access to substantial public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in legal services, especially those focused on strategic advisory roles, would find such opportunities particularly lucrative.

## Notice

Provision of Strategic Legal Advice for the Rapid Charging Fund

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a60c5439-7ad2-4a92-ab3a-c0e2a4ed5a69 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2024 - 4 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,600,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a60c5439-7ad2-4a92-ab3a-c0e2a4ed5a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a60c5439-7ad2-4a92-ab3a-c0e2a4ed5a69
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/159c0ec6-bcde-47cf-b993-e028bdc166f9
  n/a

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