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title: "P4104003 - Legal Advice for Intercity Express Programme"
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# P4104003 - Legal Advice for Intercity Express Programme

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6e7a5e1-5e1d-4ec9-bc6d-3d5149981f08

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for Legal Advice for the Intercity Express Programme. The contract, valued at £3,000,000, was awarded to Dentons UK & Middle East LLP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from June 14, 2022, to June 13, 2024, with a possibility of extension. The procurement process was completed, and the contract was awarded on June 8, 2022, with a tender period ending on June 7, 2022. The project is based in London and falls under the legal services industry category.

This awarded contract for Legal Advice for the Intercity Express Programme presents opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector. Companies with expertise in legal services, particularly those capable of delivering to government organisations like the Department for Transport, would be well-suited to compete. As the contract is already awarded, interested businesses can explore potential collaborations or subcontracting opportunities to enhance their growth in the legal services market. The procurement process highlights the significance of specialised legal services within the public sector, offering a gateway for legal firms to establish valuable connections and solidify their presence in the industry.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on 14th June 2022 and the Expiry Date will 13th June 2024 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by one (1) year. The total contract value shall be PS3,000,000. excluding VAT. This procurement activity was a Call Off Competition via RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework, and the framework Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7a1a04-715f-4289-895c-d4782328088f |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2022 - 13 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 2AA |
| 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 | DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2024 at 11:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7a1a04-715f-4289-895c-d4782328088f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c7a1a04-715f-4289-895c-d4782328088f
  19th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d97c6a74-ff4d-493b-9752-fa36988417f6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b960894b-0456-41a3-9e37-e8285cdffcb8
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