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P4104131 Provision of Legal Advisers to the Department for Transport to support with Overflow Capacity and Resilience

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Advisers to the Department for Transport to support with Overflow Capacity and Resilience." This procurement falls within the legal services industry category and involves a call-off contract under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Framework Lot 1: General Legal Services Panel. The contract, with a value up to £100,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 3rd September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, spanning a period of 21 months. This selective procurement method aimed to source services across diverse locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage is now complete, and Addleshaw Goddard LLP, based in London, has been awarded the contract on 15th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large-scale legal firms experienced in providing comprehensive support to governmental departments. While the contract has been awarded to a major supplier like Addleshaw Goddard LLP, this situation highlights the potential growth avenues for businesses proficient in legal advisory services to enhance their engagement with public sector entities. Companies with capabilities in managing overflow capacities and resilience within governmental frameworks may find future opportunities in similar frameworks, positioning themselves favourably for upcoming contracts under the Department for Transport or other government departments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104131 Provision of Legal Advisers to the Department for Transport to support with Overflow Capacity and Resilience

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 3rd September 2025 and the expiry date will be 31st March 2027 for a period of 21 months. The contract value will be up to PS100,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Framework Lot 1: General Legal Services Panel 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/beeab7f5-266d-47bb-b263-61b0e450dd17
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
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

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