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title: "P4104081 Legal Advisers for the Procurement Excellence Team"
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# P4104081 Legal Advisers for the Procurement Excellence Team

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47d54239-9c9c-483b-8ce3-b2cb3e07c297

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the award stage of the procurement process for the contract titled "P4104081 Legal Advisers for the Procurement Excellence Team." This contract falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code: 79100000) and is set to cover various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from Framework RM 6204 Rail Legal Services. Commencing on 7th February 2024, the contract is set to run until 6th February 2026, following a one-year extension option, with a maximum value of £345,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large law firms, particularly those with expertise in the transport or public sector. As the contract involves providing legal advisory services to the Procurement Excellence Team of the DfTc, businesses with a solid track record in government contracts and the ability to operate across multiple jurisdictions are well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract, with an initial term of one year and a possible extension, offers stability and a substantial financial commitment that can foster business growth and expand market presence.

## Notice

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM 6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. The call-off contract shall commence on the 7th February 2024 and the expiry date will be 6th February 2025 for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The total contract value will be up to PS345,000 excluding VAT. The contract term has been extended by 12 months and the new contract expiry date is the 6th February 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a31a6d-090d-4744-a46d-b39dafce8811 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2024 - 6 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,000 |
| 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 | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a31a6d-090d-4744-a46d-b39dafce8811

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a31a6d-090d-4744-a46d-b39dafce8811
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b222622-0aa4-467e-8718-06dac46721e9
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a251e598-61a1-4620-a337-3b1ecc74b08e
  n/a

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