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title: "Provision of Legal Advice for Rail Franchise Emergency Measures Agreements"
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# Provision of Legal Advice for Rail Franchise Emergency Measures Agreements

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d53c1b83-d050-4c32-950b-69d64d9ba28f

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## Summary

The contract titled "Provision of Legal Advice for Rail Franchise Emergency Measures Agreements" was awarded by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in the UK, totalling £2,550,000. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically related to law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The contract was awarded on 18th September 2020, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action, and is set to last until 17th September 2021. The buyer is located at Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, Westminster, London, SW1P 4DR.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of advising on rail franchise matters and emergency agreements. Given the nature of the contract, law firms with expertise in public transport law and experience in emergency legislative frameworks would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and foster growth in this specialised market segment.

## Notice

Award of contract for the Provision of Legal Advice for Rail Franchise Emergency Measures Agreements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4822f1ac-3b58-4076-aec7-15a0fa914abd |
| 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 | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2020 - 17 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,550,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## 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

- 28 May 2021 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4822f1ac-3b58-4076-aec7-15a0fa914abd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4822f1ac-3b58-4076-aec7-15a0fa914abd
  28th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/279268de-8d29-4fa1-9fb4-704aaa31ee6d
  n/a

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