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title: "P4104068 The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Thameslink Programme and General Rolling Stock Policy Related Advice"
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# P4104068 The Provision of Legal Services for DfT Thameslink Programme and General Rolling Stock Policy Related Advice

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04303791-c5a1-4ae7-8ed8-5dbe76cce319

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## Summary

In a completed procurement process, the Department for Transport (DfTc), located at Great Minster House, London, has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services related to the Thameslink Programme and general rolling stock policy advice. The procurement falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and was conducted through a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Panel Framework, employing a selective procurement method. The £500,000 contract, excluding VAT, commenced on 4th December 2023 and is set to run until 3rd December 2025, with a potential extension of one year. The contract targets delivery across various territories, including the UK, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialising in legal services within the rail sector. Companies with expertise in contractual, policy-related, and programme advisory services for transport infrastructure will find this opportunity appealing, especially larger legal firms not classified as SME or VCSE. Participating in such offers through established frameworks enhances business visibility and invites collaboration with prominent government departments like DfTc. Successful engagement may also lead to long-term partnerships and subsequent calls for supplementary services or advisory roles.

## Notice

This procurement activity was a Call Off Competition via RM6204 Rail Legal Services Panel Framework, and the framework Terms and Conditions shall apply. The call-off contract shall commence on 4th December 2023 and will expire on 3rd December 2025 for a period of two (2) years including an option to extend by a further one (1) year. The total contract value shall be PS500,000.00 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75de49b-6a33-4143-893e-91dfa2caad1e |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 3 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHED SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 13:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75de49b-6a33-4143-893e-91dfa2caad1e
- 13 Dec 2023 at 14:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75de49b-6a33-4143-893e-91dfa2caad1e
- 7 Dec 2023 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75de49b-6a33-4143-893e-91dfa2caad1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c75de49b-6a33-4143-893e-91dfa2caad1e
  14th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51ce9941-4949-4ef3-9dbb-3df39b573f7d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7333bf5-dd7d-42ff-8f48-8e09f2f11d77
  n/a

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