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P4104128 Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "P4104128 Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2" is being conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, England. This contract falls under the services industry category specifically focused on legal services. The procurement method used is selective, as it is a call-off from the Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. Key dates include a contract period starting on 3rd July 2025 and ending on 2nd July 2027. The contract has been awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP with a value of up to £800,000 excluding VAT. The process is currently in the award stage, with the award status marked as active.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses with capabilities in providing expert legal services, particularly those experienced with rail legal services within large-scale frameworks. Although the opportunity is not suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger legal firms positioned within the applicable regions—such as the United Kingdom, Europe, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, and globally—could experience significant growth. The framework agreement upon which this contract is based ensures a streamlined procurement process, facilitating quicker contract mobilization and potential for future extensions by up to 17 months.

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Notice Title

P4104128 Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2

Notice Description

Direct Award for the Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2 and therefore we would like to award the contract to you. The call-off contract shall commence on the 3rd July 2025 and the expiry date will be 2nd July 2026 for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by 12 months + 5 months. The total contract value will be up to PS800,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. Purpose of this Variation This Contract Notice serves to formally extend the duration of the existing Call-Off Contract between the Authority and Supplier. The Terms and Conditions of Contract as previously agreed and amended between the Parties still apply but with the following amendments: a. The contract term has been extended by twelve (12) months and the new contract expiry date is the 2nd July 2027.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7810b48f-bd1e-415c-9bb4-8df5575b7667
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 2 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

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