Award

P4104145 Legal Advisers for Eurofima (Edits to Basic agreement)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

12 Dec 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has completed the procurement process for legal advisory services to Eurofima under the Rail Legal Services Framework. This procurement, titled "P4104145 Legal Advisers for Eurofima (Edits to Basic agreement)," falls under the industry category of legal services. The contract is set for a three-month period, commencing on 11th December 2025 and concluding on 10th March 2026. The procurement used a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a total contract value up to £35,000 excluding VAT. The award date was 12th December 2025 and the tender process has been marked as complete.

This contract presents growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in rail and transportation sectors, particularly those that are capable of operating within frameworks. Large legal service providers such as Ashurst LLP, the awarded supplier, which have the capacity and experience to fulfil specific call-off contracts, are well-suited to engage in these types of tenders. While this particular contract is concluded, similar opportunities under the selective procurement method can open avenues for firms looking to provide specialised legal advice within the publicly funded transportation sector across various international locations, including the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

P4104145 Legal Advisers for Eurofima (Edits to Basic agreement)

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 11th December 2025 and the expiry date will be 10th March 2026 for a period of three (3) months with no options to extend. The total contract value will be up to PS35,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e515faa-4c4b-4985-a302-6724f4498eeb
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 10 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

ASHURST

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