P4104116 Legal Advisers for Intercity Express Programme

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc), pertains to the provision of legal advisers for the Intercity Express Programme. The contract, titled "P4104116 Legal Advisers for Intercity Express Programme," falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and spans multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6204 Rail Legal Services framework agreement. The contract has an anticipated start date of 14th June 2025 and will run until 13th June 2027, with the possibility of extending until 13th February 2028. The award was made to Dentons UK & Middle East LLP on 29th May 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £3,000,000 excluding VAT.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services related to rail infrastructure. Although the procurement method was selective, indicating that competition might have been limited to certain pre-qualified suppliers, businesses with established experience in governmental legal frameworks, especially those involved in large-scale transportation projects, could find similar opportunities for business growth. While SMEs and VCSEs were not the primary focus for eligibility, larger legal firms with the capacity to navigate complex commercial agreements and provide dedicated support over an extended period would have found this tender suitably aligned with their strategic business expansion goals.

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P4104116 Legal Advisers for Intercity Express Programme

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th May 2025 10:37:37 AM
Contract Summary

The call-off contract shall commence on 14th June 2025 and the expiry date will be 13th June 2027, for a period of two years with an option to extend by eight months to 13th February 2028. The total contract value shall be £3,000,000.00 excluding VAT. This procurement activity was a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6204 Rail Legal Services and the Commercial Agreement Terms and Conditions shall apply.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-547b4055-528a-406f-9364-10ab086eb3bb

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79100000

CPV Division(s)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Awarding Authority

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road

London

SW1P 2DR

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST LLP

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P4104116 Legal Advisers for Intercity Express Programme

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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