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title: "LEGAL ADVISE REVIEW WEST COAST PARTNERSHIP SHADOW OPERATION"
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# LEGAL ADVISE REVIEW WEST COAST PARTNERSHIP SHADOW OPERATION

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9fb911dd-8224-4ea3-a41d-b1b6535fadcf

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which seeks external rail-related legal advice for the Review of the West Coast Partnership Shadow Operation. This tender, titled "LEGAL ADVISE REVIEW WEST COAST PARTNERSHIP SHADOW OPERATION", is classified under the 'Research and development services and related consultancy services' category. The procurement method used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it was recently completed with a contract awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. The contract period ran from 9th February 2018 to 1st May 2018, with a tender period that closed on 31st January 2018. The work took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents opportunities for law firms and consultancy businesses with expertise in rail-related legal matters. Companies well-suited to compete would be those that can provide specialised legal insights and consultancy services related to transport regulations and operations. As the procurement was conducted by a governmental body, successful vendors may also gain a foothold for future contracts within the public sector, enhancing their reputation and opening doors to further business growth.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) requires external rail-related legal advice in respect of the Review of the West Coast Partnership Shadow Operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aacba1-a758-4552-87c2-57a42eb09c1c |
| 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 | 9 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2018 - 1 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 May 2018 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aacba1-a758-4552-87c2-57a42eb09c1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68aacba1-a758-4552-87c2-57a42eb09c1c
  9th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10427815-a8f0-4073-960e-e3f72cdb518a
  AWARD LETTER

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