Legal Advice on Rail Franchising Provided to the Department for Transport
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT · Awarded contract
AwardedLegal Advice on Rail Franchising Provided to the Department for Transport
Awarded 12 Aug 2018
Awarded12 Aug 2018
Value£18,000.00
SupplierSarah Hannaford QC
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
RegionLondon
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y 10mo ago5mo term
Awarded 12 Aug 2018Expired 31 Dec 2018
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The Department for Transport awarded a contract to Sarah Hannaford QC for legal advice on rail franchising, valued at £18,000.
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