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P4105003 Legal Advisers for Project Robin

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is the buying organisation behind the procurement process for the contract titled "Legal Advisers for Project Robin". Classified under legal services, this contract has an industry category of CPV 79100000. The process, which has reached the award stage, entails a six-month call-off contract set to commence on 16th March 2026 and conclude by 15th September 2026. The procurement method utilised is selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement through the Crown Commercial Services RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 1. The procurement specifically seeks legal services within various international locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others. The contract’s total value is £100,000 excluding VAT, with DLA Piper LLP announced as the successful supplier on 1st April 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for large legal firms aiming to expand their influence within the governmental sector, given the contract’s placement within the DfTc’s high-profile Project Robin. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not find fitting opportunities in this tender due to its specifications and scale, large organisations involved in legal advisory services can leverage the partnership to bolster their portfolio with government projects. The contract offers a chance to engage with complex legal work pertinent to governmental projects and could serve as a significant credential for businesses operating in the UK and internationally, thereby fostering growth and establishing excellence in legal consultancy.

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Notice Title

P4105003 Legal Advisers for Project Robin

Notice Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 16th March 2026 and the expiry date will be 15th September 2026 for a period of six (6) months. The total contract value will be up to PS100,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under the Crown Commercial Services RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 1: Core Legal Services and the framework Terms and Conditions shall apply

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11996f32-5658-4e44-a9ca-5c9c596d25c7
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
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
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

DLA PIPER

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