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P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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22 May 2026 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara" was handled by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in London, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of Legal services, involves delivery across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was initiated on 19th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 18th November 2026, covering a six-month period with a total value of £30,000 excluding VAT. The contract has reached the award stage as of 22nd May 2026, with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP securing the award.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing high-quality legal services, particularly those experienced in handling finance and high-risk/innovation projects. While the tender is awarded to a large-scale supplier, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find similar contracts beneficial for long-term business growth if they are part of relevant framework agreements. Businesses with a strategic focus on expanding their legal services across multiple jurisdictions would have been well-suited to compete for such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 19th May 2026 and the expiry date will be 18th November 2026 for a period of Six (6) months. The total contract value will be up to PS30,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 3: Finance and High Risk/Innovation 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/bb6fe26f-8499-47c1-ad7d-c2e0f249885b
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 18 Nov 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
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

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER

Further Information

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