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Senior Public Sector and Commercial Lawyer

OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD

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26 Jun 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Rail and Road, a central government public authority in London, has awarded a contract for the position of Senior Public Sector and Commercial Lawyer. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically within recruitment services, and was conducted using a procurement method described as "Below threshold - unknown". The contract, which commenced on 23rd June 2025, runs until 22nd December 2025, with a possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months if needed. The main service location is within the UK, and the contract has been awarded to Third Way Recruitment Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. This procurement reached the contract award stage on 26th June 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in legal recruitment or staffing for public sector roles, to expand their portfolio and client base. Firms with expertise in providing legal professionals to the public sector would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities. The contract's potential renewal offers a longer-term engagement that can lead to further business growth and an enhanced reputation within the public sector recruitment industry.

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Notice Title

Senior Public Sector and Commercial Lawyer

Notice Description

Procured under Non Clinical Staffing RM6277

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0553f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035314-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF RAIL AND ROAD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THIRD WAY RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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