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title: "P4104034 Legal Advisers for Merseyrail CP6"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb0d6253-11d3-4437-8938-113d769ee9a7"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# P4104034 Legal Advisers for Merseyrail CP6

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb0d6253-11d3-4437-8938-113d769ee9a7

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for legal advisers related to the Merseyrail CP6 Charging Review settlement. The contract period runs from 20th September 2022 to 1st October 2023, with a total value of up to £160,000. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Osborne Clarke LLP, a large-scale legal firm based in London, under the Rail Legal Services Framework.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage in work related to the transportation industry. Businesses with expertise in legal services, specifically in the field of rail transport, may find this contracting process suitable for expanding their portfolios. The Department for Transport's involvement signifies a public sector demand for legal expertise, highlighting a potential avenue for business growth within the industry category of services in the London region.

## Notice

Legal advice in connection with the CP6 Charging Review settlement for Merseytravel The call-off contract shall commence on the 20th September 2022 and the expiry date will be 1st October 2023 for a period of thirteen (13) months.The total contract value will be up to PS160,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM 6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ce8f36-e42a-4fed-9d28-e896be2e9ca2 |
| 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 | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2022 - 1 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - 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 | OSBORNE CLARKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 17:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ce8f36-e42a-4fed-9d28-e896be2e9ca2
- 22 Sep 2022 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ce8f36-e42a-4fed-9d28-e896be2e9ca2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ce8f36-e42a-4fed-9d28-e896be2e9ca2
  8th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f406d09-a37b-4f7d-9894-be829d3ac01b
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