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title: "Legal Advisors for Rail Matters"
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# Legal Advisors for Rail Matters

Buyer: MERSEYTRAVEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9b4d34d-c260-4ecf-bbb7-5e2d656076b9

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## Summary

The Merseytravel authority is seeking to appoint legal advisors for rail matters, under the title "Legal Advisors for Rail Matters," as part of its procurement process. This opportunity falls under the industry category of business services, specifically legal services, and is located in the North West of England. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st July 2021 and conclude on 1st July 2024. The total contract value is £750,000, and the open tender period closed on 4th May 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in rail operations and public sector work, to expand their business. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as indicated by the procurement's suitability criteria. The selected legal advisors will work closely with various teams within Merseytravel, including finance and legal teams, which necessitates a collaborative approach and an understanding of the technical challenges within the rail industry.

## Notice

LCRCA / Merseytravel wishes to appoint a single law firm (or ABS) to act as its principal external legal advisors in relation to rail matters for a period of 3 years. The appointed legal advisors, together with externally appointed commercial, financial and technical advisors as appropriate, will advise a variety of staff within LCRCA including: * Directors * Integrated Transport and Rail Teams * Rolling Stock Team * OLR Team * Legal Team * Finance Team It will be vital to form coherent and cohesive working teams and ensure that advice and workstreams are aligned throughout the organisation. Given the technical and specialist nature of rail operations, the appoint appointed legal advisors may be required to advise in conjunction with other external consultants including commercial, financial and technical advisors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7e3fe7-8891-40c7-96a9-af4fdb4450f5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2021 - 1 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYTRAVEL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7e3fe7-8891-40c7-96a9-af4fdb4450f5
- 6 Apr 2021 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78726896-c2ad-449b-ab26-479929c00e56

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b7e3fe7-8891-40c7-96a9-af4fdb4450f5
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78726896-c2ad-449b-ab26-479929c00e56
  6th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c8862210-df92-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Legal Advisors for Rail Matters

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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