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title: "P4104115A Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform"
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# P4104115A Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17d3d43f-5f79-451c-a977-f5c5916eb9bf

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, focuses on the Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform under the Direct Award RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. Classified within the legal services industry (CPV code: 79100000), this selective procurement method resulted in a completed tender with Addleshaw Goddard LLP as the supplier. Covering various regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Europe, the procurement process transitioned from the awardUpdate stage on 1st September 2025, reflecting an extension of the contract term to 31st March 2026. The framework provided a contract valued at £825,000, with the initial tender period concluding on 24th March 2025.

This contract presents an opportunity for large-scale legal service providers seeking involvement in rail reform initiatives, particularly those located in or with operations covering the specified regions. Such engagements allow legal firms to expand their portfolio in governmental transport projects, fostering long-term relationships with public sector organisations. While currently unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), large firms can leverage this project to increase their footprint in the public procurement space within the legal services domain.

## Notice

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. The contract term has been extended by six (6) months and the new contract expiry date is the 31st March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3472faa7-698d-4bc5-a4e4-44ce07f90294 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £825,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £825,000 |
| 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

- 4 Sep 2025 at 12:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3472faa7-698d-4bc5-a4e4-44ce07f90294
- 31 Mar 2025 at 16:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3472faa7-698d-4bc5-a4e4-44ce07f90294
- 31 Mar 2025 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3472faa7-698d-4bc5-a4e4-44ce07f90294

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3472faa7-698d-4bc5-a4e4-44ce07f90294
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65ef54fd-7d2b-45bb-8966-79fd785a6856
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab9b0a18-e6b0-46f6-8d23-1088a776a3e4
  n/a

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