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title: "Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects"
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# Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7525bed-4d34-42b2-bb96-7c072bdae9dd

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Legal Advice for High Speed and Major Rail Projects" was conducted by the Department for Transport in the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £540,000, falls under the services category for research and development services and related consultancy. The contract period commenced on 13th September 2019 and concluded on 12th March 2021. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process ended on 4th September 2019, and all activities related to this procurement have been marked complete.

This contract presents significant opportunities for law firms with experience in large-scale transport projects and public sector consultancy. Businesses specialising in legal advice, particularly in the fields of infrastructure and government contracts, would be well-positioned to leverage this type of procurement. The previous engagement of Addleshaw Goddard LLP highlights the potential for established firms within the industry, while also allowing room for competitive smaller firms that can provide niche expertise in related areas.

## Notice

Legal advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8121a0b-42c2-4f6f-bce5-36405776ff3e |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2019 - 12 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8121a0b-42c2-4f6f-bce5-36405776ff3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8121a0b-42c2-4f6f-bce5-36405776ff3e
  23rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57501572-f880-491b-b280-ef656f312934
  Contract Award

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