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title: "The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Intercity Express Programme"
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buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Intercity Express Programme

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb5b284d-2bfb-423f-971d-23bc6363db29

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## Summary

The procurement process for "The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Intercity Express Programme" was conducted by the Department for Transport (DfT), based in Liverpool, England. This contract, valued at £3,000,000, falls under the executive services category and was executed through a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract period commenced on 14th December 2017 and concluded on 13th December 2021, with the award notice published on 26th May 2021. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and organisations with experience in providing legal services, especially those specialising in transport and public sector work. Businesses capable of navigating the complexities of governmental legal requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete. The completion of this contract may lead to further similar opportunities, particularly for firms looking to strengthen their ties with public sector departments.

## Notice

The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Intercity Express Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf17a33-fb2b-48b7-9d6c-a96ba1b0b94d |
| 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 | 26 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2017 - 13 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LINKLATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75111100 - Executive services

## Release History

- 26 May 2021 at 18:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf17a33-fb2b-48b7-9d6c-a96ba1b0b94d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf17a33-fb2b-48b7-9d6c-a96ba1b0b94d
  26th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f32535a-2e8f-41b7-b533-242b64c9a42c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2fb4999e-0172-4067-af01-2732ee1f9690
  n/a

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