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P4104084 Legal Advisers to support Workforce Reform

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:16

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04 Jan 2024 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "P4104084 Legal Advisers to support Workforce Reform" under the Rail Legal Services Framework RM6204. The procurement process, which culminated in awarding the contract to Addleshaw Goddard LLP, involved a selective procurement method known as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 20th December 2023 and ends on 18th April 2025. The legal services sought by this tender relate to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, with the contract valued at GBP 750,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in workforce reform and advisory roles within the rail sector. Although the direct award approach limits competition, the substantial contract value and the broad geographic scope underscore the scale and impact potential for the selected firm. Businesses aligned with this industry and capable of navigating complex legal frameworks would be well positioned to benefit from participating in or supporting such high-profile public procurement processes in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P4104084 Legal Advisers to support Workforce Reform

Notice Description

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the Framework Schedule 6 Order Form is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Panel Terms and Conditions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c70ca1e2-72cc-43ce-a941-7c4254fb970e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20722844-3764-4de5-850a-90b7513b6d05
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2023 - 18 Apr 2025 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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