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title: "LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENT"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc476586-0532-4a0f-a04f-f07c38086ebf"
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# LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENT

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc476586-0532-4a0f-a04f-f07c38086ebf

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has completed a public procurement process for legal advisory services related to a franchising agreement, titled "LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENT". This contract falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, specifically focusing on legal consultancy. The procurement was initiated as a tender using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 12 March 2020 to 11 September 2020. The total value of the contract awarded amounts to £1,000,000, with a minimum value of £400,000. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the formal award notice published on 18 May 2020, following a tender period that ended on 11 March 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly large legal firms with expertise in franchising agreements and public sector procurement. Competitors in this field should consider leveraging their experience in providing research and consultancy services to government bodies, as well as their ability to navigate complex contractual frameworks. The contract awarded to Ashurst LLP highlights the potential for growth in securing similar opportunities within the legal advisory sector, especially for organisations prepared to engage in long-term service agreements with governmental departments.

## Notice

LEGAL ADVISORS FOR FRANCHISING AGREEMENT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7612adb-9ceb-45be-822d-e9654fadbc32 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2020 - 11 Sep 2020 |
| 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 | 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 | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2021 at 08:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7612adb-9ceb-45be-822d-e9654fadbc32
- 18 May 2020 at 06:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7612adb-9ceb-45be-822d-e9654fadbc32

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7612adb-9ceb-45be-822d-e9654fadbc32
  4th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/31f143f3-2f7f-4058-a233-67feda588b2f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ecac0dc-f7c7-4b96-9c55-fa6025ed794e
  variation of contract

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