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title: "LEGAL ADVICE FOR EM FRANCHISE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a0e7ec88-6788-4404-ba43-9d793370fde8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2019-04-16"
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# LEGAL ADVICE FOR EM FRANCHISE

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0e7ec88-6788-4404-ba43-9d793370fde8

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## Summary

The procurement process for providing legal advice for the East Midlands Franchise was completed under the authority of the Department for Transport. This contract, titled "LEGAL ADVICE FOR EM FRANCHISE," falls within the services industry, specifically classified under research and development services. The contract, valued at £123,000, was awarded after a selective procurement method, following a previous tender period that ended on 31 October 2018. The contract was active from 1 November 2018 until 31 March 2019, and the award notice was published on 16 April 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for large consultancy firms that specialize in legal advisory services, particularly within the transport sector, to expand their business. Companies with experience in framework agreements and knowledge of the specific legal requirements for public transport franchises would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The ongoing relevance of transport-related legal services signifies a continuous demand for qualified professionals in this industry.

## Notice

PROVISION OF LEGAL ADVICE FOR EAST MMIDLANDS FRANCHISE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcc2316-dd98-4881-a74f-b541a45399b5 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £123,000 |
| 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

- 16 Apr 2019 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcc2316-dd98-4881-a74f-b541a45399b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dcc2316-dd98-4881-a74f-b541a45399b5
  16th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c1b7361-879c-4340-a59b-ec65a88cb95a
  AWARD LETTER

## Provenance

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