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title: "Provision of Legal Advisors to the International Rail Team"
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# Provision of Legal Advisors to the International Rail Team

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7def8a1-60c6-4a3b-978a-b525afdb7fd9

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## Summary

The Department for Transport in the United Kingdom undertook a tender process titled "Provision of Legal Advisors to the International Rail Team," which is classified under the legal services industry. This procurement, valued at £3,000,000, was initiated as a selective process through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 April 2020, and the contract was awarded on 5 June 2020, with the contract period running from 15 June 2020 until 14 June 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in finance and complex transactions, particularly those seeking to expand their presence in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in providing legal advice for transportation-related matters would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially given the scale of government projects involving rail and infrastructure development.

## Notice

Provision of Finance and Highly Complex Transactions Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b86f39-e453-40d7-8407-396b8947b583 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2020 - 14 Jun 2021 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLAUGHTER & MAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2020 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b86f39-e453-40d7-8407-396b8947b583

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b86f39-e453-40d7-8407-396b8947b583
  10th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/641f798a-d4d0-4be6-9139-de6452139141
  CCLL20A03 REDACTED Call Off Order Form Terms and Conditions (RM3787)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e48b91f-6d2d-4f05-8f7b-8615481cf8f7
  CCLL20A03 REDACTED Call Off Award Letter v1.0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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