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title: "Final ABS loan document review by DWF legal"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f27ea62b-8883-4fa9-8e38-a1372a857717"
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# Final ABS loan document review by DWF legal

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f27ea62b-8883-4fa9-8e38-a1372a857717

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is awarding a contract titled "Final ABS loan document review by DWF legal" for legal services, valued at £15,000. This direct procurement process, classified under CPV code 79100000, is aimed at engaging DWF Law LLP to review loan documentation associated with a £5 million loan to Advanced Biofuel Solutions for completing a gasification plant. The contract period is set from June 12, 2019, to August 31, 2019, with the award published on July 31, 2019.

This opportunity could benefit law firms specialising in banking and financial transactions, particularly those with the capacity to manage complex documentation reviews and compliance assessments. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering legal services related to financial arrangements would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to expand their client base and enhance their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

DFT are awarding a PS5m loan to Advanced Biofuel Solutions (ABS) to complete a unfinished gasification plant. DFT legal have advised this is outside their expertise and have recommended we engage a banking lawyer to review the loan documentation. We are engaging to DWF Law LLP to complete the work, they will also perform 3 rounds of revision of the loan documentation and report on the state aid element of the final loan documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55692ceb-8e80-4106-801b-af8915c39cc3 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | THE 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55692ceb-8e80-4106-801b-af8915c39cc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55692ceb-8e80-4106-801b-af8915c39cc3
  31st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5821720-8390-460c-b4d9-194927a294b1
  Award Letter

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