Crown Commercial Service · Awarded contract
Awarded

Legal Support for East Coast Rail Franchise Operational and Strategic Aspects

Awarded 07 Sep 2017

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Awarded07 Sep 2017
Value£500,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 7y 2mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 7 Sept 2017Expired 6 Sept 2019

Crown Commercial Service awarded a contract to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP for legal support to assist the Department for Transport (DfT) with operational and strategic aspects of the East Coast Rail Franchise.

The contract was a direct award under the RM3756 Rail Legal Services Panel Tier 1 Supplier call-off, valued at £500,000.

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