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title: "P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara"
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# P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad4bf358-af45-4e2a-a3da-71a24f78e351

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "P4105013 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Tara" was handled by the Department for Transport (DfTc) in London, England. This contract, classified under the industry category of Legal services, involves delivery across various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was initiated on 19th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 18th November 2026, covering a six-month period with a total value of £30,000 excluding VAT. The contract has reached the award stage as of 22nd May 2026, with Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP securing the award.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in providing high-quality legal services, particularly those experienced in handling finance and high-risk/innovation projects. While the tender is awarded to a large-scale supplier, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find similar contracts beneficial for long-term business growth if they are part of relevant framework agreements. Businesses with a strategic focus on expanding their legal services across multiple jurisdictions would have been well-suited to compete for such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 19th May 2026 and the expiry date will be 18th November 2026 for a period of Six (6) months. The total contract value will be up to PS30,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 3: Finance and High Risk/Innovation 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/bb6fe26f-8499-47c1-ad7d-c2e0f249885b |
| 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 | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 18 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6fe26f-8499-47c1-ad7d-c2e0f249885b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb6fe26f-8499-47c1-ad7d-c2e0f249885b
  22nd May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06ce6e1e-6b75-46bb-ac61-27fdb396bfa9
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