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title: "P4104131 Provision of Legal Advisers to the Department for Transport to support with Overflow Capacity and Resilience"
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# P4104131 Provision of Legal Advisers to the Department for Transport to support with Overflow Capacity and Resilience

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-875c1a3a-955e-4d09-b0a4-bd56ef7f04b0

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Advisers to the Department for Transport to support with Overflow Capacity and Resilience." This procurement falls within the legal services industry category and involves a call-off contract under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Framework Lot 1: General Legal Services Panel. The contract, with a value up to £100,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 3rd September 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2027, spanning a period of 21 months. This selective procurement method aimed to source services across diverse locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The tender stage is now complete, and Addleshaw Goddard LLP, based in London, has been awarded the contract on 15th September 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large-scale legal firms experienced in providing comprehensive support to governmental departments. While the contract has been awarded to a major supplier like Addleshaw Goddard LLP, this situation highlights the potential growth avenues for businesses proficient in legal advisory services to enhance their engagement with public sector entities. Companies with capabilities in managing overflow capacities and resilience within governmental frameworks may find future opportunities in similar frameworks, positioning themselves favourably for upcoming contracts under the Department for Transport or other government departments.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 3rd September 2025 and the expiry date will be 31st March 2027 for a period of 21 months. The contract value will be up to PS100,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6179 Legal Services Framework Lot 1: General Legal Services Panel 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/beeab7f5-266d-47bb-b263-61b0e450dd17 |
| 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 | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 18 Sep 2025 at 10:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beeab7f5-266d-47bb-b263-61b0e450dd17
- 18 Sep 2025 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beeab7f5-266d-47bb-b263-61b0e450dd17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beeab7f5-266d-47bb-b263-61b0e450dd17
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb52f1ef-e527-46cd-b4d1-afb3e220908d
  n/a

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