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title: "P4104093 Provision of Legal Advisers for Arriva Rail North (ARN) Legal Settlement Budget"
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# P4104093 Provision of Legal Advisers for Arriva Rail North (ARN) Legal Settlement Budget

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99c3d78e-5d9d-4667-a39e-f4642c875179

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers for Arriva Rail North's (ARN) legal settlement budget, through a call-off from the RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000). The contract, valued at GBP 142,500, will be performed from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025, with various delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other overseas territories. The selective procurement process is governed by the panel terms and conditions with the tender period concluding on 29th February 2024.

This opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those with experience in the rail sector. Although not suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, the tender provides a substantial contract value, which can contribute to business growth and stability. Large legal firms like Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, which was awarded the contract, exemplify the types of businesses well-suited to such procurement opportunities.

## 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/5ece79c3-76ab-4af3-9249-178dc794b3f4 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,500 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2025 at 13:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ece79c3-76ab-4af3-9249-178dc794b3f4
- 2 Jul 2024 at 11:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ece79c3-76ab-4af3-9249-178dc794b3f4
- 2 Jul 2024 at 11:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ece79c3-76ab-4af3-9249-178dc794b3f4
- 4 Apr 2024 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ece79c3-76ab-4af3-9249-178dc794b3f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ece79c3-76ab-4af3-9249-178dc794b3f4
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a76906d-3aca-464d-8489-0b1019f7ef3a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ace8effe-4bef-473d-bf4e-669b692f1f95
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/79eaa160-819d-4d80-8f7f-793e9a4f1319
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