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P4105004 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Transfer Project

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 May 2026 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a call-off contract for the provision of legal advisers for the Rail Delivery Group Transfer Project. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000, falls within the legal services industry category and was conducted under the RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, specifically Lot 5: Rail Legal Services Framework. The contract, valued at up to £7,250,000 excluding VAT, commences on 18th May 2026 and concludes on 17th May 2027, with a potential six-month extension. This procurement process used a selective method where Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP was chosen as the supplier, and it targets entities located across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other global areas. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete,' with the award date noted as 15th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale legal firms specialising in rail and governmental legal services. While the procurement highlighted limited suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms capable of providing comprehensive legal expertise will find this opportunity advantageous due to the significant contract value and the potential for extension. The Department for Transport requires robust legal advisory support for the Rail Delivery Group Transfer Project, favouring firms with proven experience and resources to deliver within the specified regions. Businesses positioned to leverage insights into governmental frameworks and capable of aligning with the existing legal panel agreements are well-suited to engage with this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4105004 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Transfer Project

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 18th May 2026 and the expiry date will be 17th May 2027 for a period of twelve (12) months with the option to extend by a further six (6) months subject to internal approval. The total contract value will be up to PS7,250,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, Lot 5: Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel 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/56f49ee7-9807-4e76-8626-8b45bd55a73e
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
£7,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 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
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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

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