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title: "P4105003 Legal Advisers for Project Robin"
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# P4105003 Legal Advisers for Project Robin

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6b1b3a3-f327-4f1b-83b4-effbf605b545

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is the buying organisation behind the procurement process for the contract titled "Legal Advisers for Project Robin". Classified under legal services, this contract has an industry category of CPV 79100000. The process, which has reached the award stage, entails a six-month call-off contract set to commence on 16th March 2026 and conclude by 15th September 2026. The procurement method utilised is selective, based on a call-off from a framework agreement through the Crown Commercial Services RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 1. The procurement specifically seeks legal services within various international locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, among others. The contract’s total value is £100,000 excluding VAT, with DLA Piper LLP announced as the successful supplier on 1st April 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for large legal firms aiming to expand their influence within the governmental sector, given the contract’s placement within the DfTc’s high-profile Project Robin. Although small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) may not find fitting opportunities in this tender due to its specifications and scale, large organisations involved in legal advisory services can leverage the partnership to bolster their portfolio with government projects. The contract offers a chance to engage with complex legal work pertinent to governmental projects and could serve as a significant credential for businesses operating in the UK and internationally, thereby fostering growth and establishing excellence in legal consultancy.

## Notice

The call-off contract shall commence on the 16th March 2026 and the expiry date will be 15th September 2026 for a period of six (6) months. The total contract value will be up to PS100,000 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under the Crown Commercial Services RM6360 Legal Panel for Government Lot 1: Core Legal Services and the framework Terms and Conditions shall apply

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11996f32-5658-4e44-a9ca-5c9c596d25c7 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11996f32-5658-4e44-a9ca-5c9c596d25c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11996f32-5658-4e44-a9ca-5c9c596d25c7
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0fc60703-6289-4ff9-9c90-ed18cb5fd575
  n/a

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