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title: "The Provision of Legal Adviser Services for the Great Western Third Direct Award"
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# The Provision of Legal Adviser Services for the Great Western Third Direct Award

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98bd7e72-2d55-4d45-a53d-f47539857966

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a tender for the provision of legal adviser services, specifically aimed at supporting the Department for Transport with legal advice related to the Great Western Direct Award no. 3 franchise. The tender process is categorized under legal services and concluded its tender period on 19 February 2018. The awarded contract, amounting to £385,500, will run from 10 April 2018 to 18 April 2019, and the decision was published on 14 May 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms with expertise in public transport and procurement law to expand their business. Given the selective procurement method, firms able to demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications, particularly those familiar with frameworks and government contracts, may find themselves well-positioned to compete. The nature of the legal services required suggests a demand for knowledgeable suppliers capable of navigating complex legal frameworks and regulations associated with public sector contracts.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to procure a qualified and experienced legal Adviser to provide advice to the Department for Transport Department in relation to legal matters arising from the design of the future Great Western Direct Award no. 3 (GWDA3) franchise and the procurement of the Department's delivery partner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da1168d-1d7b-4dce-bce2-ed7ab0e80718 |
| 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 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Apr 2018 - 18 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £385,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £385,500 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 14 May 2018 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da1168d-1d7b-4dce-bce2-ed7ab0e80718

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7da1168d-1d7b-4dce-bce2-ed7ab0e80718
  14th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ee372c0-e88d-44f0-aa0e-6954e9875614
  CCLL18A03 Order Form v2.0 REDACTED

## Notice URLs

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

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