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title: "P4104124 Legal Advice for External Legal Sanctions"
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# P4104124 Legal Advice for External Legal Sanctions

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23524ed4-f5be-4d67-9b4a-8bb795bcb0f6

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "P4104124 Legal Advice for External Legal Sanctions," classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000). This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the framework agreement Panel RM6179 Lot 1: General Legal Services. The contract, awarded to DLA Piper LLP, began on 16th July 2025 and will run until 16th March 2026, with a total value of £70,000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 5th August 2025. This contract spans several regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

The tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses operating in the legal services sector. Although it is aimed at larger organisations, given the lack of SMEs or VCSE suitability, it provides an avenue for entities with expertise in legal sanctions to expand their client base within government frameworks. Leveraging the established Panel RM6179 provides a strategic pathway for qualifying firms to secure future engagements with government bodies like the DfTc, enhancing their portfolio in handling government legal contracts. Businesses specialising in comprehensive and reputable legal advisory services are well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities within this framework.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 16th July 2025 and the expiry date will be 16th March 2026 for a period of eight months. The total contract value will be up to PS70,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Panel Lot 1: General Legal Services Framework 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/b1f4c5a5-4d75-4b40-b603-11661974328a |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f4c5a5-4d75-4b40-b603-11661974328a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1f4c5a5-4d75-4b40-b603-11661974328a
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9dcaa374-cc76-477e-af38-bb7dfc48f206
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