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title: "Update: Market Engagement THRS0004 HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase 2b"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0402d0"
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# Update: Market Engagement THRS0004 HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase 2b

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0402d0

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is planning to engage with suppliers for a new contract for legal services related to the High-Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill. This opportunity is aimed at Roll A Parliamentary Agent suppliers who can provide legal services crucial to meeting key project timescales. Interested suppliers can join virtual engagement sessions scheduled in October 2023 to learn about the contract requirements and initial length.

This tender presents a business opportunity for legal service providers experienced in parliamentary procedures and legal commitments. Businesses interested in participating should have expertise in the High-Speed Rail sector to support the DfT with effective and timely legal advice. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with engagement sessions planned to inform suppliers about the upcoming contract for the High-Speed Rail project, focusing on legal services delivery.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT) is considering procuring a new contract for the legal services of Roll A Parliamentary Agents in relation to the High-Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill. The DfT is looking to engage with Roll A Parliamentary Agent suppliers to understand market interest in delivering the contract of legal services for the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill. The DfT will be looking to meet virtually with interested suppliers in October 2023 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 (Crewe - Manchester) Bill.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department is reliant on the advice and expertise of Roll A Parliamentary Agents (PAs) to ensure the necessary Parliamentary (and post-Royal Assent) commitments and processes in relation to the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill 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. The Phase 2b contract is due to expire in March 2024. 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 (Crewe - Manchester) Bill. 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 for individual interested suppliers in October 2023. No more than 3 people may attend per supplier. Sessions will be a maximum of 30 minutes long. The sessions available are as follows: Tuesday 17th October 2023 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 19th October 2023 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 Thursday 12th October 2023, 15:00. Interested suppliers should provide their preferred individual slot along with the names and email addresses of up to 3 attendees. The project is titled 'TRHS0004 HS2 Parliamentary Agents Phase 2b.' These will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. 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/030354-2023 |
| 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 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 | CITY OF 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 | 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

- 13 Oct 2023 at 15:35 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030354-2023
- 21 Sep 2023 at 20:01 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027970-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

## Provenance

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