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title: "P4104113 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Gordon"
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# P4104113 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Gordon

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92df765c-67a2-4def-a8ef-8ad8d7b522ab

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers for Project Gordon. The procurement, under the CPV category "Legal services," was conducted as a selective tender through a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. The process has reached the award update stage, dated 27th October 2025, with Linklaters LLP selected as the supplier. The total contract value is £800,000, excluding VAT, with a contract starting on 4th November 2024 and extending until 3rd November 2026, following a 12-month extension. Delivery of services is expected across various regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale legal service providers, especially those already operating within established frameworks like RM6204. With the contract value potentially reaching £800,000, it supports business growth within the legal sector, particularly for firms capable of servicing complex and large-scale projects. Companies with existing infrastructure to operate regionally and internationally, as specified in the tender description, are well-suited to compete. This procurement method ensures a structured and consistent selection process which can provide stability and potential long-term collaboration with the Department for Transport.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 4th November 2024 and the expiry date will be 3rd November 2025 for a period of 12 months, including an option to extend by 12 months (3rd November 2026) and an option to extend by a further five months (3rd April 2027). The total contract value will be up to PS800,000 excluding VAT. The contract value is subject to further internal approvals by the DfT and will be reviewed as part of the DfT's contract management procedures. 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 twelve (12) months and the new contract expiry date is the 3rd November 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6f6fb9-f4fd-422a-97a6-a46ba2d5d6e7 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | LINKLATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6f6fb9-f4fd-422a-97a6-a46ba2d5d6e7
- 10 Jan 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6f6fb9-f4fd-422a-97a6-a46ba2d5d6e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad6f6fb9-f4fd-422a-97a6-a46ba2d5d6e7
  27th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f99012c3-fd40-4f41-badb-84d5cf30055d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e5bc84f-9d6c-4b8c-95ec-e06ce6f03e7b
  n/a

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