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title: "Legal Advice for Adblue case"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e84f9d3b-b980-43b9-8084-16435c2512ef"
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# Legal Advice for Adblue case

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e84f9d3b-b980-43b9-8084-16435c2512ef

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department of Transport seeking legal advice regarding an Adblue case, with an estimated value of £32,000. The contract period spans from 4th October 2018 to 11th January 2019. This tender, classified under legal advisory services (CPV code: 79111000), was initiated through a single tender action and has now reached the award stage. The award notice was published on 13th December 2018, following the end of the tender period on 3rd October 2018.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in complex litigation and administrative law. Businesses positioned to excel in this sector would typically be medium to large-sized firms with a strong background in public sector legal work, capable of providing strategic and urgent consultancy. Engaging with this contract allows practitioners to expand their portfolio in governmental legal matters while contributing vital expertise to the Department of Transport.

## Notice

Urgent, complex and strategic advice is required from solicitors (GLD) and Counsel, both in writing and in conference with officials representing the Secretary of State for the Department for Transport; in respect of litigation arising from an appeal lodged by companies against the decision of Traffic Commissioners to revoke their operator licences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787e7318-0bf6-4741-9301-b25e26a7d2df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2018 - 11 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,000 |
| 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 OF 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2018 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787e7318-0bf6-4741-9301-b25e26a7d2df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/787e7318-0bf6-4741-9301-b25e26a7d2df
  13th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b97e707d-5a7e-4088-a4f8-c5bdc18abc80
  Award Letter

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