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title: "Provision of Legal Advice for Great Western New Trains and Change Project"
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# Provision of Legal Advice for Great Western New Trains and Change Project

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf9a10b9-5548-4a2e-9bd5-107ec20aece9

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking legal services through a tender titled "Provision of Legal Advice for Great Western New Trains and Change Project." This procurement process, classified under the legal services category, was initiated via a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 20 September 2018, and the contract was awarded on 21 September 2018, with a contract duration from 24 September 2018 to 22 February 2019. The contract value is set at £250,000, applicable across various locations including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in transportation and infrastructure projects. Businesses that are well-positioned to compete include established legal services providers with experience in government contracting, particularly those focused on transport law and project advisement. With the awarded contract being active, firms looking to expand their portfolio in this sector could leverage such government engagements for growth, enhancing their expertise and reputation in the legal services market.

## Notice

Direct Award from GLAS Panel Tier 2

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7b8de1-5855-4e89-ad63-ae4b4bb6fdcf |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 22 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | FIELD FISHER WATERHOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7b8de1-5855-4e89-ad63-ae4b4bb6fdcf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee7b8de1-5855-4e89-ad63-ae4b4bb6fdcf
  5th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9961fe8-2f43-4c13-8c08-dfe1b78ba7fc
  Contract and Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f3fe936b-2be4-4c21-ae02-5e7c3f477ea7
  Award Letter

## Notice URLs

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

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