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P4105008 Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Interchange station option sale/leaseback agreement

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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23 Jun 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, overseen by the Department for Transport, specifically involves the provision of legal advisers to support the HS2 Interchange station's option sale/leaseback agreement. The title of the tender is "P4105008 Provision of Legal Advisers." It falls under the industry category of legal services and is classified under the CPV code 79100000. The procurement method utilises a selective approach, being a direct award from the RM6360 Legal Panel for Government framework, Lot 5: Rail Legal Services. The contract was awarded on 22nd June 2026, and spans from 22nd June 2026 until 21st June 2027, with a potential extension for another year. The location of services includes the UK and several international regions. The procurement stage is now at the awarding stage, as indicated by its status as complete.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects and rail services. While this award has been completed, similar opportunities may arise, benefiting companies with existing framework agreements or those specializing in legal services for government and transportation sectors. With a total contract value of up to £100,000, this project could create significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large-scale legal firms capable of handling complex legal frameworks and having the capability to manage contracts across various international locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4105008 Provision of Legal Advisers to support HS2 Interchange station option sale/leaseback agreement

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 22nd June 2026 and the expiry date will be 21st June 2027 for a period of Twelve (12) months with the option to extend by a further Twelve (12) months.The total contract value will be up to PS100,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, Lot 5: Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel 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/25c9efff-ca48-45e2-96cc-0d2dfe529880
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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