--- title: "MARKET ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY - HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase One and Phase 2a" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2021-10-15" --- # MARKET ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY - HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase One and Phase 2a Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9c.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "MARKET ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY – HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase One and Phase 2a." This opportunity falls under the legal services category (CPV Code: 79100000) and pertains to services related to the High-Speed Rail projects in the UK. Interested suppliers are invited to virtual engagement sessions on 10th and 11th November 2021 to discuss contract requirements, with an expression of interest deadline set for 8th November 2021, 17:00. The meetings will be limited to three attendees from each organisation, and prior registration is required on the DfT Jaggaer Portal. This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in legislative services and parliamentary advisory roles, particularly those experienced in transport infrastructure projects. With the DfT aiming to combine existing legal provisions into a single contract that encompasses both Phase One and Phase 2a of HS2, businesses with proven capabilities in advising on land acquisition, planning matters, and compliance are highly suited to compete. Engaging with the DfT at this stage could also provide valuable insights into future opportunities, making it a strategic move for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public procurement. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) is considering combining the provisions of legal services from Roll A Parliamentary Agents in relation to the High-Speed Rail Phase One and Phase 2a schemes. The DfT is looking to engage with Roll A Parliamentary Agent suppliers to understand market interest in delivering the contract of combined legal services for-Phase One and Phase 2a of High Speed Rail. The DfT will be looking to meet virtually with interested suppliers on Wednesday 10th November and Thursday 11th November 2021 to outline the requirements for the new contract. This notice is not a call for competition and responses to this pre-market engagement will be used to inform the DfT's decisions on market capability to deliver legal services for the High Speed Rail Phase One and Phase 2a schemes. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Department is reliant on the advice and expertise of Roll A Parliamentary Agents (PAs) to ensure the necessary post Royal Assent commitments and processes in relation to the Phase One Act and the Phase 2a Act are satisfied in an effective and timely manner. Without such advice, there is likely to be an adverse impact in meeting the key timescales for the acquisition of land, planning matters, appeals, and Undertakings and Assurances. There are currently two separate contracts in place. The Phase 2a contract is due to expire in August 2022, with options to extend to October 2022 and then a further extension to December 2022 if needed, and the Phase One contract expires at the end of March 2023. The DfT is looking to engage with Roll A Parliamentary Agent suppliers on the procurement of a new contract that will combine the provision of legal services for the High-Speed Rail Phase One and Phase 2a schemes. The DfT will be holding engagement sessions for this tender with interested suppliers virtually to outline the requirements, monetary value and initial length of the new contract. Meetings will be held to meet individual interested suppliers on Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th November 2021. No more than 3 people may attend per supplier. Sessions will be a maximum of 30 minutes long. The sessions will be as follows: Wednesday 10th November 2021 * Supplier session 1: 13.00 - 13.30 * Supplier session 2: 13.45 - 14.15 * Supplier session 3: 14.30 - 15.00 * Supplier session 4: 15.15 - 15.45 * Supplier session 5: 16.00 - 16.30 Thursday 11th November 2021 * Supplier session 6: 13.00 - 13.30 * Supplier session 7: 13.45 - 14.15 * Supplier session 8: 14.30 - 15.00 * Supplier session 9: 15.15 - 15.45 * Supplier session 10: 16.00 - 16.30 Suppliers who are interested in attending the supplier engagement sessions are asked to express their interest via the DfT Jaggaer Portal by Monday 8th November 2021, 17.00. Interested suppliers should provide their preferred individual slot along with the names and email addresses of up to 3 attendees. The project is titled 'TROO0292 HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase 1 and Phase 2a.' These will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. This notice is not a call for competition and responses to this market engagement will be used to inform the DfT's decisions on market capability to deliver legal services for the new contract. Additional information: If you are interested in attending the supplier engagement sessions, please register on the DfT Jaggaer page https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. Any issues, please contact the Helpdesk details which can also be found on the website: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025903-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 14 Oct 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75111200 - Legislative services - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2021 at 21:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025903-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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