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P4105009 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 Apr 2026 at 13:33

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers on Rail Reform. The contract, classified under legal services, is valued at up to £500,000 (excluding VAT) and spans a duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a six-month extension. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from the framework agreement RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 5: Rail Legal Services, employing a selective procurement method. The awarded contract is within the services category and caters to national and international sites including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender opens doors for businesses specialising in legal services related to rail reform, particularly large firms capable of handling advisory roles at a government level. Companies with expertise in the rail sector legalities could find this tender appealing, creating growth opportunities through high-value government contracts. Although designated for large firms, maintaining a reputable standing within legal services linked to rail operations can enhance business prospects, especially for organisations looking to expand their influence within government frameworks. The awarded supplier, Addleshaw Goddard LLP, exemplifies the type of robust organisation required for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4105009 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 1st April 2026 and the expiry date will be 31st March 2027 for a period of twelve (12) months with the option to extend by a further six (6) months. The total contract value will be up to PS500,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 5: Rail Legal Services and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6291f318-3445-40b4-a759-b3c3763d7c22
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
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

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