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DfT Provision of Legal Advice - Project Harrier

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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31 Dec 2025 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT), based in London, has completed the award phase of a procurement contract titled "DfT Provision of Legal Advice - Project Harrier". This tender focused on providing legal advice and conveyancing services for the disposal of assets in the Harrier Portfolio. The contract, entitled to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, commenced on 4th December 2025 and will last until 3rd December 2027, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement was carried out through a selective method via the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel Framework and was classified under the legal services industry (CPV: 79100000). This framework allows call-offs from agreements established previously to ensure compliance with procurement regulations. The contract's value is capped at £750,000, excluding VAT, with services to be potentially extended across various regions, including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The announcement of the award was published on 31st December 2025.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for legal service providers with expertise in conveyancing and asset disposal. Large firms, such as those already capable of participating in framework agreements like Eversheds Sutherland, are well-suited to compete for such government tenders due to their extensive resources and ability to meet the stringent requirements of large-scale legal projects. The procurement presents a strategic chance for firms to solidify their relationships with a key government department and leverage this experience to secure future contracts within public sector frameworks. Businesses with the capacity to navigate the complexities of public procurement and deliver comprehensive legal solutions may find significant growth potential in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DfT Provision of Legal Advice - Project Harrier

Notice Description

DfT Provision of Legal Advice - Project Harrier. The purpose of this Contract is to provide legal advice and undertake conveyancing works in respect of the freehold disposal of assets within the Harrier Portfolio. This advice will be required within an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for up to a maximum of one further year. The contract will have a maximum value of PS750,000 excl. VAT. The Contracting Authority is under no obligation to utilise the full contract value, or to utilise the Supplier's services for the full contract term. Procured via CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed3243a1-ce56-433e-80ba-c3757f2ba949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922c850b-8f80-4054-82bd-1057b35113d4
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2027 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
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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

Further Information

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