Award

P4104113 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Gordon

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:19

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10 Jan 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers for Project Gordon. The procurement, under the CPV category "Legal services," was conducted as a selective tender through a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. The process has reached the award update stage, dated 27th October 2025, with Linklaters LLP selected as the supplier. The total contract value is £800,000, excluding VAT, with a contract starting on 4th November 2024 and extending until 3rd November 2026, following a 12-month extension. Delivery of services is expected across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale legal service providers, especially those already operating within established frameworks like RM6204. With the contract value potentially reaching £800,000, it supports business growth within the legal sector, particularly for firms capable of servicing complex and large-scale projects. Companies with existing infrastructure to operate regionally and internationally, as specified in the tender description, are well-suited to compete. This procurement method ensures a structured and consistent selection process which can provide stability and potential long-term collaboration with the Department for Transport.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104113 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Gordon

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 4th November 2024 and the expiry date will be 3rd November 2025 for a period of 12 months, including an option to extend by 12 months (3rd November 2026) and an option to extend by a further five months (3rd April 2027). The total contract value will be up to PS800,000 excluding VAT. The contract value is subject to further internal approvals by the DfT and will be reviewed as part of the DfT's contract management procedures. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply The contract term has been extended by twelve (12) months and the new contract expiry date is the 3rd November 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6f6fb9-f4fd-422a-97a6-a46ba2d5d6e7
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2026 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

LINKLATERS

Further Information

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