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title: "P4104052 Provision of Legal Advisers for London and Continental Railways (LCR) Shareholder Team"
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# P4104052 Provision of Legal Advisers for London and Continental Railways (LCR) Shareholder Team

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5e0de2c-5c26-4354-ae25-3665fe028a53

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a contract for the provision of Legal Advisers for London and Continental Railways (LCR) Shareholder Team. The contract, valued at £68,000 GBP, falls under the legal services category. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd May 2023 to 1st November 2023, with the tender period ending on 25th April 2023. The award was made to Burges Salmon LLP.

This tender provides an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with the DfT on supporting Network Rail's acquisition of the Department for Transport's shares in LCR. Businesses in the legal services sector, especially those with expertise in railway law and experience with public sector frameworks, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract duration of six months offers a chance for selected firms to showcase their capabilities and establish long-term relationships with the Department for Transport.

## Notice

Direct Award for the Legal Advisers for London and Continental Railways (LCR) Shareholder Team to support Network Rail's acquisition of DfT's shares in LCR.) The call-off contract shall commence on the 2nd May 2023 and the expiry date will be 1st November 2023 for a period of six months. The total contract value will be up to PS68,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9fa78c-6bf4-4abe-91ec-dd42f6417ea1 |
| 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 | 9 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2023 - 1 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,000 |
| 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 | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 May 2023 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9fa78c-6bf4-4abe-91ec-dd42f6417ea1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a9fa78c-6bf4-4abe-91ec-dd42f6417ea1
  9th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51c37193-b638-4d9c-8277-fe9cf50912a7
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