--- title: "P4104056 Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8098c0fd-ba6f-447e-b762-28714fb7f6c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8098c0fd-ba6f-447e-b762-28714fb7f6c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8098c0fd-ba6f-447e-b762-28714fb7f6c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8098c0fd-ba6f-447e-b762-28714fb7f6c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2024-11-11" --- # P4104056 Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8098c0fd-ba6f-447e-b762-28714fb7f6c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8098c0fd-ba6f-447e-b762-28714fb7f6c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8098c0fd-ba6f-447e-b762-28714fb7f6c4.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport (DfTc) awarded a contract titled "Provision of Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions" under the Rail Legal Services Framework. This contract, housed within the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), is located in London, United Kingdom. Initially commencing on 29th May 2023, the contract was set to run until 28th May 2024, with a possible extension of twelve months. As of the latest update, the contract term has been extended to 28th May 2025, and the total value has been increased from £600,000 to £900,000, excluding VAT. The procurement was conducted using a selective method involving the call-off from a framework agreement and has reached the award stage, with Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP as the supplier. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for law firms specialising in pension regulations, specifically within the railway sector. Firms capable of providing high-quality legal services can leverage this contract to not only expand their portfolio with government contracts but also to establish a strong presence within a niche market. Large law firms with robust capacity and specialised expertise in legal advisory services for pensions are best suited to compete, offering them a substantial revenue stream and potential for long-term collaboration with the Department for Transport. ## Notice Legal Advisers for Railway Pensions. The call-off contract shall commence on the 29th May 2023 and the expiry date will be 28th May 2024 for a period of twelve months with the option to extend by twelve (12) months. The total contract value will be up to PS600,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. The contract term has been extended by 12 months and the new contract expiry date is the 28th May 2025. The contract value has been extended by an additional PS300,000.00 excluding VAT and the total contract value is now up to PS900,000.00 excluding VAT. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5d24f-ae3a-427f-899d-aad78208d9e4 | | 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 | 11 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Apr 2023 | | Contract period | 28 May 2023 - 28 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £900,000 | | 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 | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2024 at 17:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5d24f-ae3a-427f-899d-aad78208d9e4 - 23 May 2024 at 09:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5d24f-ae3a-427f-899d-aad78208d9e4 - 25 Apr 2023 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5d24f-ae3a-427f-899d-aad78208d9e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef5d24f-ae3a-427f-899d-aad78208d9e4 11th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/848f60fc-85a3-4f81-8152-cdea1420bba7 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfdcc7b7-5734-4e7b-b7ad-0d6c35d5bbf2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/288efcec-611e-4584-9f03-62f989fae85a n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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