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title: "Provision of Legal Advice Regarding the Railways Pension Scheme for DfT"
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# Provision of Legal Advice Regarding the Railways Pension Scheme for DfT

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5aa2144-69ba-4c87-8716-effc9b159959

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, based in Liverpool, has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advice relating to the Railways Pension Scheme. This tender, classified under the legal services industry, had a total contract value of £210,000 and was issued as a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement period ended on 14th May 2019, and the resulting contract was active from 29th May 2019 until 28th May 2021.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly in the context of pension management within the rail transport sector. Businesses with expertise in legal services, and those equipped to navigate complex pension regulations, would be well-suited to pursue similar tenders in the future. Such qualifications can help firms expand their market presence and foster growth by capitalising on government contracts.

## Notice

Legal advice on Railway Pensions. Direct award to Eversheds-Sutherland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a442d-c7a0-4858-9a15-e3bd990d94da |
| 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 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2019 - 28 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| 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

- 16 Aug 2019 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a442d-c7a0-4858-9a15-e3bd990d94da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c9a442d-c7a0-4858-9a15-e3bd990d94da
  16th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ccb8e260-d6f6-40f3-b340-a6e3c2079bfb
  Call Off Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29df6636-c5d0-4e91-9bc3-24cf3601a653
  Contract & Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

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