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title: "P4105009 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform"
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# P4105009 Provision of Legal Advisers for Rail Reform

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9f4e668-f54d-44b5-b984-0bafa6577e78

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc), based in London, has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of legal advisers on Rail Reform. The contract, classified under legal services, is valued at up to £500,000 (excluding VAT) and spans a duration from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of a six-month extension. This procurement was conducted as a call-off from the framework agreement RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 5: Rail Legal Services, employing a selective procurement method. The awarded contract is within the services category and caters to national and international sites including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions.

This tender opens doors for businesses specialising in legal services related to rail reform, particularly large firms capable of handling advisory roles at a government level. Companies with expertise in the rail sector legalities could find this tender appealing, creating growth opportunities through high-value government contracts. Although designated for large firms, maintaining a reputable standing within legal services linked to rail operations can enhance business prospects, especially for organisations looking to expand their influence within government frameworks. The awarded supplier, Addleshaw Goddard LLP, exemplifies the type of robust organisation required for such contracts.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 1st April 2026 and the expiry date will be 31st March 2027 for a period of twelve (12) months with the option to extend by a further six (6) months. The total contract value will be up to PS500,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 5: Rail Legal Services 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/6291f318-3445-40b4-a759-b3c3763d7c22 |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6291f318-3445-40b4-a759-b3c3763d7c22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6291f318-3445-40b4-a759-b3c3763d7c22
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fd840ca-fbb8-4d90-afaa-621856d6f52f
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