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title: "P4105004 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Transfer Project"
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# P4105004 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Transfer Project

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5246f89-cec7-4eb1-aed4-565e03dd64b6

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## Summary

The Department for Transport has awarded a call-off contract for the provision of legal advisers for the Rail Delivery Group Transfer Project. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000, falls within the legal services industry category and was conducted under the RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, specifically Lot 5: Rail Legal Services Framework. The contract, valued at up to £7,250,000 excluding VAT, commences on 18th May 2026 and concludes on 17th May 2027, with a potential six-month extension. This procurement process used a selective method where Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP was chosen as the supplier, and it targets entities located across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and other global areas. The procurement stage is marked as 'complete,' with the award date noted as 15th May 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large-scale legal firms specialising in rail and governmental legal services. While the procurement highlighted limited suitability for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms capable of providing comprehensive legal expertise will find this opportunity advantageous due to the significant contract value and the potential for extension. The Department for Transport requires robust legal advisory support for the Rail Delivery Group Transfer Project, favouring firms with proven experience and resources to deliver within the specified regions. Businesses positioned to leverage insights into governmental frameworks and capable of aligning with the existing legal panel agreements are well-suited to engage with this opportunity.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 18th May 2026 and the expiry date will be 17th May 2027 for a period of twelve (12) months with the option to extend by a further six (6) months subject to internal approval. The total contract value will be up to PS7,250,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under RM6360 Legal Panel for Government, Lot 5: 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/56f49ee7-9807-4e76-8626-8b45bd55a73e |
| 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 | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,250,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f49ee7-9807-4e76-8626-8b45bd55a73e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56f49ee7-9807-4e76-8626-8b45bd55a73e
  15th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bfcee33c-7115-4482-99b0-fd3708b884f5
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