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title: "P4104046 Secondment of Interim Paralegals to support the DfT Contract Design"
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# P4104046 Secondment of Interim Paralegals to support the DfT Contract Design

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2ddb895-ade0-495c-802b-8ca40b8d7af7

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a procurement process for the secondment of interim paralegals to support its contract design. This tender, titled "P4104046 Secondment of Interim Paralegals to support the DfT Contract Design," falls under the legal services industry (CPV code: 79100000) and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework agreement. The contract, worth £360,000 excluding VAT, covers a period from 1st June 2023 to 30th November 2024, with services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 21st June 2023, with the contract awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in the transport sector. By winning such contracts, businesses can forge long-term relationships with government bodies, enhancing their reputation and potentially leading to more extensive future engagements. The procurement process emphasises the depth of expertise and resources required to meet complex legal needs, making it less suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, but ideal for well-established firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

## Notice

The secondment arrangement shall commence on the 1st June 2023 and the expiry date will be 31st March 2024 for a period of ten months.The total value of the secondments shall be up to PS240,000 excluding VAT. This secondment is being offered under RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be4bc49-b1a0-4cad-994c-8c13831d1cb2 |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £360,000 |
| 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 15:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be4bc49-b1a0-4cad-994c-8c13831d1cb2
- 25 Mar 2024 at 12:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be4bc49-b1a0-4cad-994c-8c13831d1cb2
- 21 Jun 2023 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be4bc49-b1a0-4cad-994c-8c13831d1cb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be4bc49-b1a0-4cad-994c-8c13831d1cb2
  20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19457dec-aaa2-4e23-ab14-4f0766841ffd
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44a279e1-bc5b-44a7-8272-b6b6e21bf88a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcab9579-fb52-4388-b687-9d2d3c0b2ab8
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