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title: "Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Phase One team"
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# Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Phase One team

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f61e8225-6a47-41dd-a4b7-3e709b16b680

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc) involves the provision of legal advisers to support the HS2 Phase One team. The contract was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland LLP, with a total value of £108,000, including a recent variation that added £30,000 and extended the contract term to 31st October 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000). The contract period commenced on 12th February 2021 and concluded on 11th May 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in public procurement, infrastructure development, and transport regulation. Companies with a strong track record in delivering legal services to governmental bodies would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities, allowing them to leverage their experience in high-profile projects like HS2.

## Notice

Contract Variation 3. This variation is being issued to extend the contract between the Authority and the Supplier. The Terms and Conditions of the Contract as previously agreed and amended between the Authority and the Supplier will still apply but with the following amendments: - A further time extension of three months is to be added to the contract term, making the new expiry date 31st October 2021. - A further PS30,000 has been added to the contract value, making the total contract value PS108,000 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebcf4ee-465e-4091-ac69-17cb2cef2ae3 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 11 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,000 |
| 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 | WESTMINSTER |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2021 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebcf4ee-465e-4091-ac69-17cb2cef2ae3
- 27 May 2021 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e329079-43d0-418e-a6b2-46c21e1ba744

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebcf4ee-465e-4091-ac69-17cb2cef2ae3
  20th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e329079-43d0-418e-a6b2-46c21e1ba744
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c1444ee-88da-407e-b8a4-90ce745870eb
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9817321e-96c8-4ffd-8429-a0ba34c47be1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/124a1b14-55d2-475d-a51c-479535b73a06
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