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title: "Provision of Legal Advisors for the Motorway Service Areas (MSA) Portfolio"
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# Provision of Legal Advisors for the Motorway Service Areas (MSA) Portfolio

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be8bb861-e853-4b29-9535-aebadbb119e4

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has recently awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Advisors for the Motorway Service Areas (MSA) Portfolio. The contract involves services related to financial lease re-negotiation/sale at MSA sites, with a total value of £400,000. The procurement method adopted was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from October 13, 2022, to October 12, 2024, with the tender period ending on August 16, 2022. The contract was awarded on October 13, 2022.

For businesses in the legal services industry, this tender presents an opportunity to provide legal advisory services for strategic projects. Companies with expertise in financial lease negotiations and a strong track record in legal services are well-suited to compete. The DfT, as the buying organisation, has identified a need for specialised legal support, offering a chance for suppliers to contribute to the management of financial matters at the MSA sites. Understanding the procurement stage and key dates is crucial for businesses aiming to engage with this contract effectively.

## Notice

Provision of legal advisers to provide on financial lease re-negotiation/sale at MSA sites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1abd6d8-4702-4e3a-9d5d-ff4477d7a589 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2022 - 12 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 31 Oct 2022 at 11:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1abd6d8-4702-4e3a-9d5d-ff4477d7a589
- 13 Oct 2022 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1abd6d8-4702-4e3a-9d5d-ff4477d7a589

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1abd6d8-4702-4e3a-9d5d-ff4477d7a589
  31st October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fc98c2a3-5169-425b-a55c-fd801bb5b701
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