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title: "LCRCA - Bus Reform Call off - Lot 9: Legal Services for Major or Complex Projects"
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# LCRCA - Bus Reform Call off - Lot 9: Legal Services for Major or Complex Projects

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) /MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb5487a4-7e3a-4621-95d4-567126dc729c

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has awarded the contract titled "LCRCA - Bus Reform Call off - Lot 9: Legal Services for Major or Complex Projects" to DLA Piper. This contract falls under the industry category of business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total value of £1,000,000. The project is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period runs from 18 September 2024 to 18 September 2028. This procurement, currently at the award stage, follows an unspecified "Other" procurement method. The application deadline for the tender was 19 August 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services for major or complex projects, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts and transportation law. It is an excellent growth opportunity for businesses capable of executing large-scale, long-term consulting projects. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing, given the suitability criteria specified by the LCRCA. The awarded firm, DLA Piper, a large-scale legal service provider, exemplifies the calibre of expertise sought for these substantial and potentially impactful projects.

## Notice

The Liverpool City Region combined Authority (LCRCA) are looking to commission the services of an external specialist legal services to support Legal in advising the Bus Reform team on the franchising of Liverpool City Region (LCR) bus services in the event of a decision franchise being taken

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bbd425-58a7-4e34-98a0-9b8da7e728bb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2024 - 18 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA) /MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## 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

- 30 Sep 2024 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bbd425-58a7-4e34-98a0-9b8da7e728bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bbd425-58a7-4e34-98a0-9b8da7e728bb
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

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