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title: "P4104100 The Provision of Legal Advisers Passenger Services Legal Call Off"
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# P4104100 The Provision of Legal Advisers Passenger Services Legal Call Off

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63a05f44-32d9-4f07-ad78-9933449d4603

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has successfully completed a selective procurement process to award a contract for the provision of legal advisers for Passenger Services Legal Call Off under the Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. The contract has been awarded to Osborne Clarke LLP, a large-scale supplier. Legal services will be rendered across numerous locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract period extends from 1 August 2024 to 31 January 2026, with an estimated value of £500,000 GBP. The procurement stage has moved to the Award phase as of 26 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms with expertise in rail-related legal services to engage in high-value government contracts. Businesses specialising in legal advisory for transportation sectors, particularly large firms due to the scale required, are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities within this framework. By working under established frameworks like Panel RM6204, firms can leverage their specialised knowledge and expand their portfolios through substantial and high-profile public sector engagements.

## 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/06c75d4b-f959-45cc-9683-148b5d2505a0 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £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 | OSBORNE CLARKE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 14:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c75d4b-f959-45cc-9683-148b5d2505a0
- 23 Jul 2024 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c75d4b-f959-45cc-9683-148b5d2505a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06c75d4b-f959-45cc-9683-148b5d2505a0
  26th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64f48b71-7102-49c9-8b15-43d06a6da34c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ff57311-3697-48d0-b2f9-64026e386fa6
  n/a

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