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title: "TRHS0004 Parliamentary Agents - Adapted High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill, supporting NPR"
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# TRHS0004 Parliamentary Agents - Adapted High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill, supporting NPR

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebf085bc-a857-4c1a-96c1-7ee0213b70b7

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in England has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "TRHS0004 Parliamentary Agents - Adapted High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill, supporting NPR." This award in the legal services industry, under CPV code 79100000, falls under an open procedure (above threshold). The contract, valued at £12,000,000, is set to commence on 9th September 2024 and will run until 8th September 2027. Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP and Winckworth Sherwood LLP have been awarded the contract to provide parliamentary agent services across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale legal services firms, particularly those with experience in large infrastructure projects and parliamentary advocacy. Businesses in the legal sector specialising in governmental advisory roles and high-profile transportation projects would find this contract particularly beneficial for growth. With a substantial budget and a long-term period, it offers a lucrative chance for established firms to enhance their market presence and gain notable government clientele.

## Notice

Provision on Roll A Parliamentary Agents for the Adapted High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill, supporting NPR

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9ea07e-d858-4435-8dc5-429bbd9577c0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000,000 |
| 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 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL; WINCKWORTH SHERWOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2024 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9ea07e-d858-4435-8dc5-429bbd9577c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9ea07e-d858-4435-8dc5-429bbd9577c0
  17th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d304014-0734-4cb4-b651-af8a5277b947
  n/a

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