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P4104106 Legal Advisers for legal support relating to the future of the Sevington Border Facility

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Award

30 Jul 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for legal support concerning the future of the Sevington Border Facility, with a focus on legal services. This contract, valued at £1,075,000 (excluding VAT), was awarded to TLT LLP. Commencing on 31st July 2025, the contract is set for 18 months and may be extended to July 2027. The procurement process was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement. While location delivery addresses span globally, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, the primary buying organisation is based in London, England. The award announcement was made on 30th July 2025, reflecting the final stage of contract completion.

This tender can influence significant growth prospects for large-scale legal service providers experienced in governmental and border facility operations. Opportunities extend to businesses able to navigate complex legal landscapes and provide comprehensive advisory services. The contract does not target SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for established firms with resources to manage extensive service delivery across varied geographical locations. Commercial entities operating within the legal services industry and possessing robust international capabilities and previous government contract experience would be best suited to engage with such opportunities.

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Notice Title

P4104106 Legal Advisers for legal support relating to the future of the Sevington Border Facility

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on 31st July 2025 and the Expiry Date will be 30th January 2027 for a period of eighteen (18) months with the option to extend by a further six (6) months to the 30th July 2027. The total contract value shall be PS1,075,000.00 (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8dbadd58-c97c-4b99-8a13-44dd77892815
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3969d883-18f2-46a0-8717-078fcc686eca
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
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,075,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jan 2027 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

TLT

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