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P4104138 Legal Advisers for Eurofima

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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14 Nov 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in England has recently completed a selective procurement process under the Rail Legal Services Framework to award a contract for legal advisory services, specifically titled "Legal Advisers for Eurofima." This contract, valued at £15,000 excluding VAT, ran from 24th October 2025 until 5th December 2025. The procurement method was a call-off from a framework agreement, and the industry classification falls under 'Legal services.' The contract involved a direct award, successfully granted to Ashurst LLP on 10th November 2025, with the award notice published on 14th November 2025. The geographical reach for this service includes the United Kingdom and extends to several international regions such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global locations.

This tender presents opportunities for growth in the legal services sector, particularly for firms with expertise in rail-related legal matters. Companies of various sizes interested in expanding their portfolio in advising governmental transport departments can explore similar opportunities within frameworks like RM6204. It is particularly advantageous for large-scale firms, due to the size of the client involved and the specificity of the service required. Businesses that focus on international legal advisory services stand to benefit from similar procurements, as the contract's coverage extends to numerous regions globally, indicating the potential for broad impact and collaboration.

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Notice Title

P4104138 Legal Advisers for Eurofima

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 24th October 2025 and the expiry date will be 5th December 2025 for a period of six (6)weeks with no options to extend. The total contract value will be up to PS15,000.00 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
ocds-b5fd17-19dfe007-c70e-4f8a-874a-b10eb5b91544
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f461d67-4ce6-4cf8-8889-23548447093f
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 5 Dec 2025 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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