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P4104113 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Gordon

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport engaged legal advisers for Project Gordon through a call-off from its Rail Legal Services framework. The requirement is for legal services, with delivery locations listed across the United Kingdom and internationally, including Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and British Overseas Territories. The buyer is based in London. The procurement concerns advisory services rather than goods or construction; the published scope does not break the legal work into specific practice areas or tasks. This is a Department for Transport requirement connected to a rail project, so it is most relevant to firms able to provide legal advice in support of the department’s Project Gordon work and operate across the stated delivery locations.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Linklaters LLP. The award is dated 5 October 2026. It was made as a direct award under the Rail Legal Services framework, rather than through a new open competition. The contract value is up to £800,000 excluding VAT, subject to Department for Transport internal approvals and review through contract management. The contract began on 4 November 2024 and now runs to 3 April 2027, following extensions: an initial term to 3 November 2025, a 12-month extension to 3 November 2026, and a further five-month extension. The procurement was not divided into lots. It was not stated as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award shows that the Department for Transport buys legal advice for Project Gordon through its Rail Legal Services framework, using a direct award call-off route. The requirement was substantial enough to support a contract valued at up to £800,000 excluding VAT and was extended twice, indicating a continuing need for advice over a longer period. For a future requirement of this kind, a credible competitor would need to provide legal advisory services within the rail framework’s terms and conditions and demonstrate the capacity to support a Department for Transport project with delivery potentially spanning the UK and overseas. The procurement does not identify particular legal specialisms, accreditations or technical qualifications, so the evidence points to framework access, relevant legal services and delivery capacity rather than a specified niche.

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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
ocds-b5fd17-92df765c-67a2-4def-a8ef-8ad8d7b522ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6f6fb9-f4fd-422a-97a6-a46ba2d5d6e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 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
THE 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
Postcode Area
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 LLP

Further Information

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