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title: "Provision of Legal Advisers for the National Rail Concession"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# Provision of Legal Advisers for the National Rail Concession

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c38c6347-188b-4251-a5f4-63aa40730c95

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) as the buying organisation, focusing on the "Provision of Legal Advisers for the National Rail Concession." This falls within the industry category of business services related to law and consulting. The procurement has concluded at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 11th September 2020, for a total value of £375,000. The contract was active until 28th February 2021 and was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The service was required at various delivery addresses including locations across the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal consultants that specialise in transportation and infrastructure projects. Businesses focusing on legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts, would be well-suited to engage with similar upcoming opportunities. Engaging in such contracts can provide avenues for business growth and enhance experience within public procurement, especially among established firms that can meet the statutory and operational needs of governmental departments.

## Notice

Award of Contract for the Provision of Legal Advisers for the National Rail Concession

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed63abd-b829-4a17-914a-fb595864af2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,000 |
| 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 | WESTMINSTER |
| 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 | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 18:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed63abd-b829-4a17-914a-fb595864af2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fed63abd-b829-4a17-914a-fb595864af2d
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd9f82b3-3d11-4798-b702-596c8eb4e680
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be3b60a2-d858-4ad7-bb1e-4891a9274836
  n/a

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