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title: "P4104117 Legal Advisers for the transfer of DfT's shareholding in London and Continental Railways (LCR) to Network Rail."
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# P4104117 Legal Advisers for the transfer of DfT's shareholding in London and Continental Railways (LCR) to Network Rail.

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46e0c649-278a-4c4f-b04a-5d58174efc9d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for legal advisers to facilitate the transfer of its shareholding in London and Continental Railways (LCR) to Network Rail. The procurement, classified under legal services (CPV 79100000), utilised a selective procurement method via call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. The contract was awarded on 5th February 2025, with a value of £35,000 GBP. The services will cover various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and global sites, from 2nd February 2025 through to 1st June 2025.

This opportunity offers businesses specialising in legal services a chance to partner with a major government body, presenting a substantial reputation-building opportunity. Large legal firms with robust capabilities in rail and transport sectors are the ideal contenders, given the scale and specific nature of the work. Those businesses can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and experience in public sector engagements, potentially leading to further opportunities within the transport sector and related frameworks.

## Notice

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail 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/18aa4e14-773e-43bf-97e8-27d9e2be8c8f |
| 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 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2025 - 1 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18aa4e14-773e-43bf-97e8-27d9e2be8c8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18aa4e14-773e-43bf-97e8-27d9e2be8c8f
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/601fa8bb-7e67-40b3-90e0-5dfef7831f76
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