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title: "P4104116 Legal Advisers for Intercity Express Programme"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-547b4055-528a-406f-9364-10ab086eb3bb"
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# P4104116 Legal Advisers for Intercity Express Programme

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-547b4055-528a-406f-9364-10ab086eb3bb

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Transport (DfTc), pertains to the provision of legal advisers for the Intercity Express Programme. The contract, titled "P4104116 Legal Advisers for Intercity Express Programme," falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and spans multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6204 Rail Legal Services framework agreement. The contract has an anticipated start date of 14th June 2025 and will run until 13th June 2027, with the possibility of extending until 13th February 2028. The award was made to Dentons UK & Middle East LLP on 29th May 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £3,000,000 excluding VAT.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services related to rail infrastructure. Although the procurement method was selective, indicating that competition might have been limited to certain pre-qualified suppliers, businesses with established experience in governmental legal frameworks, especially those involved in large-scale transportation projects, could find similar opportunities for business growth. While SMEs and VCSEs were not the primary focus for eligibility, larger legal firms with the capacity to navigate complex commercial agreements and provide dedicated support over an extended period would have found this tender suitably aligned with their strategic business expansion goals.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on 14th June 2025 and the expiry date will be 13th June 2027, for a period of two years with an option to extend by eight months to 13th February 2028. The total contract value shall be PS3,000,000.00 excluding VAT. This procurement activity was a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6204 Rail Legal Services and the Commercial Agreement Terms and Conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48d5db9-d862-4e35-b10a-5bcbbb5eac68 |
| 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 | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 2DR |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48d5db9-d862-4e35-b10a-5bcbbb5eac68

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c48d5db9-d862-4e35-b10a-5bcbbb5eac68
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a025abe-4f90-457c-967a-7326c8fef8e2
  n/a

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