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title: "P4104137 Provision of Legal Advisers for Patent Dispute"
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# P4104137 Provision of Legal Advisers for Patent Dispute

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-013e9254-e594-44fa-a472-49160eea2bf9

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, has concluded the procurement process for the "P4104137 Provision of Legal Advisers for Patent Dispute". The procurement was aimed at selecting a legal advisory service to aid in patent disputes, falling under the legal services category with CPV code 79100000. Conducted through a selective call-off from the Panel RM6179 Legal Services Framework Lot 1, the contract awarded to Addleshaw Goddard LLP will commence on 30th October 2025 and end on 29th October 2026, with a total value of £180,000 excluding VAT. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 17th November 2025, following its completion with an active status.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large legal service firms that specialise in patent disputes and can deliver services across diverse geographical regions including the British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the UK. While the contract has already been awarded to a large firm, understanding the procurement landscape and participating in similar tenders can position businesses to successfully compete in future opportunities. Companies proficient in legal frameworks and able to align with public sector requirements will find similar government contracts valuable for expanding their service portfolios and establishing strong public sector credentials.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 30th October 2025 and the expiry date will be 29th October 2026 for a period of 12 months. The contract value will be up to PS180,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Framework Lot 1: General Legal Services Panel and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bbc830-223d-4da7-a8cb-1d9ef011cb7f |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bbc830-223d-4da7-a8cb-1d9ef011cb7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06bbc830-223d-4da7-a8cb-1d9ef011cb7f
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f289b92-0ea2-4acf-847e-db56da32c74a
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