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title: "Provision of Legal Advisors for South Western Franchise Change"
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buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# Provision of Legal Advisors for South Western Franchise Change

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4d59a2e-0949-4442-b58b-af32ea524d60

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport, which has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Legal Advisors for South Western Franchise Change." This contract, classified under legal advisory services (CPV code 79111000), is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £23,948, with the contract period starting on 29th August 2018 and concluding on 29th November 2018. The tender period ended on 28th August 2018, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents opportunities for legal firms aiming to expand their services within the transport sector, particularly those experienced in franchise-related legal matters. As the awarded contract went to a large firm, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, smaller legal service providers with niche expertise in transportation law may find potential avenues for collaboration or innovation to engage in future contracts. Businesses well-suited to compete would ideally have a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape affecting transport franchises and the capacity to deliver tailored legal advice efficiently.

## Notice

Legal Advice in respect of the South Western Franchise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a314df2a-f0f6-4b7a-bb41-57e23c8a355b |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2018 - 29 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,948 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2019 at 11:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a314df2a-f0f6-4b7a-bb41-57e23c8a355b
- 4 Mar 2019 at 10:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a314df2a-f0f6-4b7a-bb41-57e23c8a355b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a314df2a-f0f6-4b7a-bb41-57e23c8a355b
  4th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d5098a8-5253-4e6c-9f04-29c6371cc4ec
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fee2884-bcbf-4dcb-ac2a-84bdc3ed00ba
  Award Letter

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