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title: "P4104115D Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31a4310f-3c95-45d0-b745-6bf999e4b876"
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# P4104115D Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31a4310f-3c95-45d0-b745-6bf999e4b876

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has concluded a public procurement process titled "P4104115D Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform" under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services. The procurement, valued at £825,000, follows a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement (Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework), and involves the law firm Linklaters LLP as the awarded supplier. The original contract, starting on 1st April 2025, was initially set to conclude on 30th September 2025, but it has been extended and is now scheduled to end on 31st March 2026, covering the United Kingdom and several international territories.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those with expertise in rail reform and governmental advisory roles. While the contract has already been awarded, organisations interested in future opportunities in related fields or similar frameworks should consider fostering relationships with buying authorities like the DfTc. Large-scale businesses with a proven track record in handling complex legal advisory services would likely find such opportunities well-suited for expanding their portfolio and increasing their influence in the public procurement sphere.

## 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/14873719-0175-41f2-8251-e9f8a7aa9f96 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 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 | LINKLATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 13:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14873719-0175-41f2-8251-e9f8a7aa9f96
- 9 Apr 2025 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14873719-0175-41f2-8251-e9f8a7aa9f96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14873719-0175-41f2-8251-e9f8a7aa9f96
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dc1d722-0457-40a1-b5a7-fab01cf43f62
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/faa28089-3663-4ad4-a5c1-70c8ab728382
  n/a

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