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title: "The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Passenger Services Directorate"
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# The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Passenger Services Directorate

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT (DFT) : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT (DFT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a558eedd-55d7-404f-9454-1d9cf419fd8f

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is conducting a public procurement process for "The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Passenger Services Directorate." This tender falls under the legal services industry category, with a contract value of £245,000. The procurement method utilised is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2018, while the contract is set to run from 12th September 2018 until 11th March 2019. The services are to be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with a focus on public sector legal services or experience in rail-related legal matters. Businesses that have the capacity to provide comprehensive legal support and are familiar with the regulatory landscape of transport services will find this procurement particularly relevant. Firms looking to expand their reach in public contracts can benefit from the awarded contract to Osborne Clarke LLP, gaining insight into competitive strategies and potential work in similar legal service procurements in the future.

## Notice

Direct Award via RM3756 Rail Legal Services Panel

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46a3714-708e-45a8-9578-55b2acb31ae7 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2018 - 11 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT (DFT) : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT (DFT) |
| 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 | OSBORNE CLARKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2018 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46a3714-708e-45a8-9578-55b2acb31ae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46a3714-708e-45a8-9578-55b2acb31ae7
  12th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1078a1b8-41af-4aed-b01c-eeb1dceb21a6
  Award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8915bd80-d734-422f-b308-bb621999f887
  Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

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