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title: "P4105017 Provision of Legal Advisers for Future of Heathrow Express"
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# P4105017 Provision of Legal Advisers for Future of Heathrow Express

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-489c8223-4a09-4294-8f6b-81e62227ec1d

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers concerning the future of Heathrow Express. This procurement falls under the CPV classification of Legal services and was executed through a selective method utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded to Ashurst LLP, with the contract being active from 30th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, valued at £1,500,000 excluding VAT. The procurement process, characterised by a direct award under the RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, Lot 5: Rail Legal Services Framework, encompasses a broad geographical scope including the United Kingdom and several other territorial regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal sector, specifically those with expertise in rail legal services. Being part of a government framework, it provides a stable and valuable engagement for large-scale law firms given the size and nature of the contract. Companies looking to utilise their expertise in transportation and infrastructure projects, particularly those focused on the British transport industry, would find such opportunities beneficial for strategic growth and strengthening of their portfolio in government contracts.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 30th June 2026 and the expiry date will be 31st March 2027 for a period of nine (9) months. The total contract value will be up to PS1,500,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, Lot 5: 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/969f2e4b-fed1-4d4e-ab42-99d49c82dbf5 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f2e4b-fed1-4d4e-ab42-99d49c82dbf5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/969f2e4b-fed1-4d4e-ab42-99d49c82dbf5
  3rd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0c14b69-8537-4acd-9e5f-c76a91f9514a
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