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title: "P4104098 Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team"
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# P4104098 Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6d76e72-0c87-4426-9f62-7f29ecf7789d

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## Summary

The procurement process for "P4104098 Legal Advice for the DfT's Rail Property Team" has been completed by the Department for Transport (DfTc), located at Great Minster House, London. The contract, focusing on legal services within the industry category, covers locations including the United Kingdom and several other international territories. Following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, the contract was awarded to Hollingworth Bissell, a large-scale supplier. Key dates include the completion of the tender period on 5th April 2024, with the contract period spanning from 7th April 2024 to 6th December 2025. The value of the contract is £114,000 GBP.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in transportation and property sectors, to align with the Department for Transport’s needs. Though the procurement process is intended for larger entities rather than SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises, it exemplifies the strategic use of framework agreements to streamline service provision. Businesses seeking future engagements with government entities can benefit from understanding the intricacies of such agreements and positioning themselves for inclusion in similar frameworks.

## Notice

This Direct Award is being offered under the Department for Transport General Conditions of Contract for Services. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b0770b-2bf4-48df-b5ee-87ca8e6ef217 |
| 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 | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2024 - 6 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,000 |
| 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 | HOLLINGWORTH BISSELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 11:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b0770b-2bf4-48df-b5ee-87ca8e6ef217
- 23 Apr 2024 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b0770b-2bf4-48df-b5ee-87ca8e6ef217

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44b0770b-2bf4-48df-b5ee-87ca8e6ef217
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e98541c8-d415-4c33-95ec-aa74c85e5e36
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c59bb3ca-54f9-45e1-b18a-4d7d73e419be
  n/a

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