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title: "DfT Provision of Legal Services"
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# DfT Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-377bf6fb-a953-479f-bc8e-1c0fcb63a985

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for legal services under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework, specifically Lot 2: Financial and Complex Legal Services. The awarded contract is valued at £543,970 and has been awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. This procurement, carried out using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covers services to be delivered across British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract will be active from 6th March 2025 until 18th November 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and financial services, particularly those with expertise in handling complex legal matters. Large-scale legal firms are ideally suited to compete, given the detailed requirements and substantial scope of work. These businesses can benefit from a steady stream of high-value engagements over the contract period, enhancing their portfolio and reputation through association with the Department for Transport's operations.

## Notice

Legal Appointment to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. Procured in accordance with Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework, specifically Lot 2: Financial and Complex Legal Services. The terms and conditions of the framework will govern this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b5651c-e799-485b-bdc8-ee417f72c7a0 |
| 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 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2025 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £543,970 |
| 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 | 33 HORSEFERRY ROAD, 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b5651c-e799-485b-bdc8-ee417f72c7a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b5651c-e799-485b-bdc8-ee417f72c7a0
  2nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48f5aa3d-cb9d-4b4a-b84a-97bad870efc4
  Redacted CAN
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57cedc81-9edb-471c-9599-8d1d1463cb1d
  Redacted Order Form (Schedule 6)

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