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title: "P4104047 Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Revenue Claims against TOCs"
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# P4104047 Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Revenue Claims against TOCs

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cd75c1c-0364-4afc-b246-6d717010b16c

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by the Department for Transport (DfTc) pertains to the "Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Revenue Claims against TOCs". This contract, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, is operating in the region of London, United Kingdom. Managed through a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement, the contract was initially set from 3rd January 2023 to 2nd January 2024, with potential extensions up to an additional 18 months. The procurement reached the award update stage on 2nd June 2025, with the total contract value now standing at £700,000 excluding VAT, reflecting a £100,000 increase.

This tender opens opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those adept in handling revenue claims. The DfTc’s engagement of a large-scale supplier, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, underscores the potential for similar large legal firms to align their services within public sector frameworks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find indirect opportunities by collaborating with larger firms engaged in such public contracts. This contract exemplifies substantial growth potential for businesses capable of offering expert legal advice, thereby facilitating their entry or expansion in governmental sectors.

## Notice

Direct Award for the Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Revenue Claims against TOCS. The call-off contract shall commence on the 3rd January 2023 and the expiry date will be 2nd January 2024 for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by 12 months + 6 months. The total contract value will be up to PS600,000 excluding VAT. The contract value has been extended by PS100,000.00 and the new contract value is PS700,000.00 excluding VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeceb0ec-7dfd-418e-a496-71d6540dbb37 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 2 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2025 at 15:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeceb0ec-7dfd-418e-a496-71d6540dbb37
- 19 Dec 2023 at 12:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeceb0ec-7dfd-418e-a496-71d6540dbb37
- 19 Jan 2023 at 13:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeceb0ec-7dfd-418e-a496-71d6540dbb37
- 19 Jan 2023 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeceb0ec-7dfd-418e-a496-71d6540dbb37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeceb0ec-7dfd-418e-a496-71d6540dbb37
  2nd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82800b20-31ae-4552-981f-dba7b449ba25
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a40abe50-523e-4f00-a33b-b614fe4bb099
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0907e1cc-6970-46ae-b848-6a3a015cdfa4
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