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P4104129 Provision of Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Manager

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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03 Oct 2025 at 09:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Provision of Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Manager," categorised under the legal services industry (CPV 79100000). The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1. The contract, commencing on 25th September 2025 and expiring on 24th September 2026, is valued at up to £150,000 excluding VAT. The services are to be delivered in various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and globally. This process concluded with the awarding to DWF Law LLP on 25th September 2025.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for legal service providers to enhance their portfolio by engaging with the public sector, specifically large law firms experienced in general legal services. Participating businesses can gain exposure to international obligations, given the wide scope of delivery locations. Although this contract does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSE organisations, firms that can efficiently navigate framework agreements will find this to be a pivotal growth venture. Firms proficient in guiding government clients through complex legal landscapes will particularly benefit from such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104129 Provision of Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Manager

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 25th September 2025 and the expiry date will be 24th September 2026 for a period of twelve (12) months. The total contract value will be up to PS150,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1: General Legal Services 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/576447ce-86f8-4375-bfb5-b6b71c4882bc
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 24 Sep 2026 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
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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

DWF LAW

Further Information

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