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title: "Interchange Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8e70d98-a901-4d4a-9196-ab458f5b28b5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# Interchange Legal Advice

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8e70d98-a901-4d4a-9196-ab458f5b28b5

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## Summary

The Wolverhampton City Council has recently completed a procurement process for legal advice related to the £150 million Interchange Programme. This programme involves contracts with Network Rail and other stakeholders, and the legal services fall under the industry category of legal services (CPV code: 79100000). The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period concluding on 10th December 2018. The contract was awarded on 12th December 2018, with the service provider, DWF LLP, commencing work from 14th December 2018 until 13th December 2021. The geographical scope includes the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for law firms specialising in public sector contracts and infrastructure projects. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities and transport infrastructure, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with council frameworks and understanding the complexities of multi-stakeholder engagements will be beneficial for firms aiming to grow their footprint in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Wolverhampton City Council requires legal advice for the PS150m Interchange Programme in dealing with contracts between the Council and Network Rail, ION (the Council's delivery partner), West Midland Combined Authority together with other stakeholders. The legal remits also extend to phase agreements, land transfers, option agreements, reviewing and advising on the construction documents. Additional information: Procured via the Council's own Legal Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c385614b-c655-44b5-b532-413c1ac835d6 |
| 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 | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2018 - 13 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2018 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c385614b-c655-44b5-b532-413c1ac835d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c385614b-c655-44b5-b532-413c1ac835d6
  21st December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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