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title: "PROVISION OF LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS"
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# PROVISION OF LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d125f014-a527-43a0-b8ed-e10b8626abb3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Advisors for Franchise Agreements" was initiated by the Department for Transport, situated in London, England. This tender falls under the category of services, specifically within the research and development sector, and has a total estimated value of £200,000. The procurement method employed is selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 19th March 2020 and is set to conclude on 18th July 2021. The tender period finished on 18th March 2020, following which the contract has been awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal consultants, particularly those experienced in franchise agreements and related advisory services. Companies specialising in legal consultancy within the franchise industry are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolios and client bases. With a willingness to engage in selective procurements, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in franchising law and a track record of successful advisory roles will likely find themselves attractive candidates for future similar contracts.

## Notice

PROVISION OF LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENTS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e1d52a-c151-4dac-a655-efad3c64c98a |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2020 - 18 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2021 at 11:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e1d52a-c151-4dac-a655-efad3c64c98a
- 15 Dec 2020 at 12:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e1d52a-c151-4dac-a655-efad3c64c98a
- 18 May 2020 at 07:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e1d52a-c151-4dac-a655-efad3c64c98a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1e1d52a-c151-4dac-a655-efad3c64c98a
  8th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ce34977-10a8-441c-b79e-a6f5c4c90161
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf4b8691-09eb-472b-89de-6813716c1918

## Provenance

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