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P4104120 Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 May 2025 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions" has been completed by the Department for Transport (DfTc). This tender, identified by the code P4104120, falls under the legal services industry category and applies to multiple regions including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. The contract, valued at up to £400,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 29th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th May 2026, with a possible extension of twelve months. This procurement, conducted via a selective method, was awarded as a direct call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework.

For businesses specialising in legal services, especially firms adept at handling railway pension schemes, this contract may offer significant growth opportunities. Although the contract was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, participation in such frameworks can pave the way for future collaborations with public sector bodies like the Department for Transport. Entities interested in expanding into legal consultancy, particularly those with experience in railway and pension-related matters, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders within this framework.

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Notice Title

P4104120 Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 29th May 2025 and the expiry date will be 28th May 2026 for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by 12 months.The total contract value will be up to PS400,000.00 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/b6c78710-22c7-4762-9615-6ce94cb63e9d
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 28 May 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
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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