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

DfTc - Department for Transport

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has completed the procurement process for the "P4104129 Provision of Legal Advisers for In-Life Operator Contract Manager" under the industry category of legal services. This tender was executed through a direct award from the Rail Legal Services Framework, specifically under Panel RM6204. The procurement method employed was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed at legal services provision across diverse geographical locations including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The award was formally made on 24 September 2025, with the contract effective from 26 September 2025 to 25 September 2026, valued at £1,850,000.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale legal firms specialising in contractual and regulatory frameworks, particularly those experienced with transport sector contracts. While the opportunity favoured large entities, participation in similar frameworks can provide substantial growth avenues for firms seeking to expand their involvement in public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio and establishing footholds in strategic markets. Businesses already engaged with or eligible for framework agreements could greatly benefit from expeditions like this, which bolster credibility and offer substantial financial engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93cd59ef-b6a5-48f6-b02a-9f9c97aa7631
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571ac05b-3bb9-484d-8d04-02c9aa8bb44d
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
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2025 - 25 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
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

Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Further Information

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