Award

P4104100 The Provision of Legal Advisers Passenger Services Legal Call Off

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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AwardUpdate

26 Mar 2025 at 14:30

Award

23 Jul 2024 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has successfully completed a selective procurement process to award a contract for the provision of legal advisers for Passenger Services Legal Call Off under the Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. The contract has been awarded to Osborne Clarke LLP, a large-scale supplier. Legal services will be rendered across numerous locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract period extends from 1 August 2024 to 31 January 2026, with an estimated value of £500,000 GBP. The procurement stage has moved to the Award phase as of 26 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms with expertise in rail-related legal services to engage in high-value government contracts. Businesses specialising in legal advisory for transportation sectors, particularly large firms due to the scale required, are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities within this framework. By working under established frameworks like Panel RM6204, firms can leverage their specialised knowledge and expand their portfolios through substantial and high-profile public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

P4104100 The Provision of Legal Advisers Passenger Services Legal Call Off

Notice Description

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-b5fd17-63a05f44-32d9-4f07-ad78-9933449d4603
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c75d4b-f959-45cc-9683-148b5d2505a0
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 1-2 years
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

OSBORNE CLARKE

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