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P4105002 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed 1 Concession

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfTc) seeking legal advisors for the High Speed 1 Concession. It falls under the category of legal services with a focus on rail legal services. The buyer, DfTc, is located at Great Minster House, London, England. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, specifically the Crown Commercial Services RM6360 Legal Panel for Government. The tender activity was complete with Osborne Clarke LLP awarded the contract on 16th March 2026. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 27th April 2026, ending on 26th April 2028, with a potential extension by 12 months. The contract value is £750,000 excluding VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services within the rail industry. It is particularly relevant for large firms capable of handling complex legal work, given the scale of the contract. While the procurement was performed through a selective call-off method, which may limit participation, firms involved in legal advisory services and familiar with government procurement frameworks, such as the Crown Commercial Services Legal Panel, could find potential growth through similar opportunities. This contract potentially opens doors to international engagements, considering the delivery addresses spanning British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and other locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4105002 Provision of Legal Advisers for High Speed 1 Concession

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on 27th April 2026 and the Expiry Date will be 26th April 2028 for a period of two years with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The total contract value shall be PS750,000 excluding VAT. This procurement activity was a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, Lot 5: Rail Legal Services and the Commercial Agreement Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5ced754-ff9b-4c4c-bcad-787bed573088
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

OSBORNE CLARKE

Further Information

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