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title: "P4104017 - Legal Advisers for the STARThree Framework"
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published: "2026-05-19"
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# P4104017 - Legal Advisers for the STARThree Framework

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdc4148d-9ef0-4ef3-bc93-9aa81c9b0352

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## Summary

The Department for Transport, headquartered in London, has successfully awarded a contract for "P4104017 - Legal Advisers for the STARThree Framework" as of 19th May 2026. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category, with a focus on a delivery location within the United Kingdom. The process has reached the Award stage, with Sharpe Pritchard LLP appointed as the service provider. The contract, valued at £300,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 28th July 2022 and is set to conclude on 27th July 2026, with the option for three additional one-year extensions. The procurement method adopted was a selective call-off from the RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal service providers specialising in public sector frameworks. The framework agreement allows for extended engagements, offering stability and growth potential over several years. Businesses experienced in complex legal services, particularly those equipped to handle governmental projects in London, will find this contract beneficial. The clear structure and established duration of the contract also provide a dependable revenue stream, positioning it as a prime opportunity for firms aiming to expand their presence within the government sector.

## Notice

Further to your submission of a bid for the above Procurement, on behalf of The Department for Transport (the "Authority"), I am pleased to inform you that your bid ranked 1st in our evaluation and therefore we would like to award the contract to you. The attached appendix provides detailed feedback on your submission. The call-off contract shall commence on 28th July 2022 and the Expiry Date will be 27th July 2024 for a period of 2 years with the option to extend by three one-year intervals (2+1+1+1 years). The total contract value shall be PS200,000 excluding VAT. This procurement activity was a Call Off Competition via RM6179 Legal Services Panel, and the framework Terms and Conditions shall apply. A copy of the contract is provided with this Award Letter and includes those terms and conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b5634b-7131-434e-95bb-b9f7ef0a79d9 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2022 - 27 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 2AA |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b5634b-7131-434e-95bb-b9f7ef0a79d9
- 14 Apr 2025 at 14:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b5634b-7131-434e-95bb-b9f7ef0a79d9
- 19 Apr 2024 at 11:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b5634b-7131-434e-95bb-b9f7ef0a79d9
- 12 Aug 2022 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b5634b-7131-434e-95bb-b9f7ef0a79d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2b5634b-7131-434e-95bb-b9f7ef0a79d9
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/344e2550-5b22-4931-99e2-93984f0343d2
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da1e2dab-4d4f-41ac-a4df-97cd594e17f3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c60e43a-ac66-4d14-b6d6-e8e4cdf6b518
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/014df939-9baf-42f8-89b5-3c6f3f0291f4
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