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title: "DfT Provision of Legal Advice - Project Harrier"
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# DfT Provision of Legal Advice - Project Harrier

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed3243a1-ce56-433e-80ba-c3757f2ba949

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT), based in London, has completed the award phase of a procurement contract titled "DfT Provision of Legal Advice - Project Harrier". This tender focused on providing legal advice and conveyancing services for the disposal of assets in the Harrier Portfolio. The contract, entitled to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, commenced on 4th December 2025 and will last until 3rd December 2027, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement was carried out through a selective method via the CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel Framework and was classified under the legal services industry (CPV: 79100000). This framework allows call-offs from agreements established previously to ensure compliance with procurement regulations. The contract's value is capped at £750,000, excluding VAT, with services to be potentially extended across various regions, including the UK, Europe, and beyond. The announcement of the award was published on 31st December 2025.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities for legal service providers with expertise in conveyancing and asset disposal. Large firms, such as those already capable of participating in framework agreements like Eversheds Sutherland, are well-suited to compete for such government tenders due to their extensive resources and ability to meet the stringent requirements of large-scale legal projects. The procurement presents a strategic chance for firms to solidify their relationships with a key government department and leverage this experience to secure future contracts within public sector frameworks. Businesses with the capacity to navigate the complexities of public procurement and deliver comprehensive legal solutions may find significant growth potential in similar tenders.

## Notice

DfT Provision of Legal Advice - Project Harrier. The purpose of this Contract is to provide legal advice and undertake conveyancing works in respect of the freehold disposal of assets within the Harrier Portfolio. This advice will be required within an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for up to a maximum of one further year. The contract will have a maximum value of PS750,000 excl. VAT. The Contracting Authority is under no obligation to utilise the full contract value, or to utilise the Supplier's services for the full contract term. Procured via CCS RM6179 Legal Services Panel Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922c850b-8f80-4054-82bd-1057b35113d4 |
| 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 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 31 Dec 2025 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922c850b-8f80-4054-82bd-1057b35113d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/922c850b-8f80-4054-82bd-1057b35113d4
  31st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d548240-775c-43df-aab8-dd75c928b954
  Redacted Order Form

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