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P4104119B Legal Advisers for the DfTLA

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) in London has awarded a contract titled "P4104119B Legal Advisers for the DfTLA" under the legal services industry category. The procurement process, conducted as a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1, is complete. The contract, valued at £500,000, commenced on 21st July 2025 and will remain in effect until 30th November 2027. The services will cover the United Kingdom and several international locations, with Mills & Reeve LLP named as the supplier. The procurement was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, and concluded the tender stage on 18th June 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large legal service providers looking to engage with government departments. With the DfTc being a high-profile client based in England, it offers substantial visibility and potential for expansion for firms like Mills & Reeve LLP. The contract's scope, covering multiple regions including the UK and broader international areas, suggests that firms capable of offering comprehensive legal advisory services across jurisdictions would find business growth through such engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104119B Legal Advisers for the DfTLA

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on 21st July 2025 and the Expiry Date will be 30th November 2027 for a period of two years and four months. The total contract value shall be PS500,000 excluding VAT. This procurement activity was a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1: General Legal Services and the Commercial Agreement 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/04e0769e-5c5c-4cec-84f1-d7f42a5d453d
Current Stage
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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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 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
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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

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

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