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title: "P4104084 Legal Advisers to support Workforce Reform"
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# P4104084 Legal Advisers to support Workforce Reform

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c70ca1e2-72cc-43ce-a941-7c4254fb970e

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract titled "P4104084 Legal Advisers to support Workforce Reform" under the Rail Legal Services Framework RM6204. The procurement process, which culminated in awarding the contract to Addleshaw Goddard LLP, involved a selective procurement method known as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on 20th December 2023 and ends on 18th April 2025. The legal services sought by this tender relate to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom, with the contract valued at GBP 750,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in workforce reform and advisory roles within the rail sector. Although the direct award approach limits competition, the substantial contract value and the broad geographic scope underscore the scale and impact potential for the selected firm. Businesses aligned with this industry and capable of navigating complex legal frameworks would be well positioned to benefit from participating in or supporting such high-profile public procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the Framework Schedule 6 Order Form is provided with this Award Letter and includes those Panel Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20722844-3764-4de5-850a-90b7513b6d05 |
| 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 | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2023 - 18 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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

- 28 Mar 2025 at 10:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20722844-3764-4de5-850a-90b7513b6d05
- 4 Jan 2024 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20722844-3764-4de5-850a-90b7513b6d05

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20722844-3764-4de5-850a-90b7513b6d05
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bec3302-4d78-4cfc-b14f-4ea01b8b46dc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58a65c2d-09d1-46b9-a7ed-a25698901126
  n/a

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