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title: "P4104091C Rail Reform Legal Advisers"
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# P4104091C Rail Reform Legal Advisers

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d62be32a-cfd4-4cb7-85ab-57bcd5504ce8

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for Rail Reform Legal Advisers with a value of £825,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th March 2024, with the contract period starting on 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st March 2025. The award was given to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of services.

This contract presents an opportunity for legal service providers to compete in offering rail reform legal advisory services. Businesses specialising in legal services and experienced in working within framework agreements are well-suited for this tender. The Department for Transport's procurement process has now progressed to the award stage, with the contract period allowing for a year of service provision, offering stability for the winning supplier.

## Notice

This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework 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/0e265cba-a809-4993-83f2-07a32a3aa36d |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £825,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £825,000 |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2024 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e265cba-a809-4993-83f2-07a32a3aa36d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e265cba-a809-4993-83f2-07a32a3aa36d
  3rd April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23afde34-845b-4fc4-935d-3f6f54aa5712
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