Award

P4104115A Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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04 Sep 2025 at 12:54

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31 Mar 2025 at 16:14

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31 Mar 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, focuses on the Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform under the Direct Award RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. Classified within the legal services industry (CPV code: 79100000), this selective procurement method resulted in a completed tender with Addleshaw Goddard LLP as the supplier. Covering various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, the procurement process transitioned from the awardUpdate stage on 1st September 2025, reflecting an extension of the contract term to 31st March 2026. The framework provided a contract valued at £825,000, with the initial tender period concluding on 24th March 2025.

This contract presents an opportunity for large-scale legal service providers seeking involvement in rail reform initiatives, particularly those located in or with operations covering the specified regions. Such engagements allow legal firms to expand their portfolio in governmental transport projects, fostering long-term relationships with public sector organisations. While currently unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large firms can leverage this project to increase their footprint in the public procurement space within the legal services domain.

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Notice Title

P4104115A Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. The contract term has been extended by six (6) months and the new contract expiry date is the 31st March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3472faa7-698d-4bc5-a4e4-44ce07f90294
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
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

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