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title: "TfL 96455 TfL Legal Panel Framework"
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# TfL 96455 TfL Legal Panel Framework

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046c5d

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## Summary

Transport for London (TfL), functioning as the Contracting Authority, has established a Framework Agreement for Legal Services under the title 'TfL Legal Panel Framework', with applicability mainly within the UK region. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, is currently in the 'Award' stage. The framework, initiated on the 1st of June 2025, runs for four years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The agreement encompasses a range of legal service lots, including employment law, major commercial matters, rail industry concerns, and more, each awarded to selected law firms equipped to assist TfL and the Greater London Authority, among others.

This framework presents significant opportunities for legal firms, especially those with expertise in employment law, commercial projects, regulatory, and real estate matters. Given the varied scope of services needed, firms with a robust portfolio in these areas could find substantial growth opportunities by becoming part of this framework. Enterprises ranging from large international firms to SMEs with specific industry experience could potentially benefit from the numerous lots available. The competitive procedure with negotiation ensures that only highly qualified suppliers secure these opportunities, paving the way for quality service delivery and potential long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Transport for London (TfL) as the Contracting Authority has put in place a Framework Agreement for Legal Services with 18 law firms across 8 lots. The firms have the requisite resources, expertise and experience to advise Transport for London, the Greater London Authority and its other functional bodies (the 'GLA Group'). Lot 1 - Employment Law Lot 2 - Major commercial matters Lot 3 - Rail industry matters Lot 4 - Routine commercial and real estate matters (contentious and non-contentious) Lot 5 - Housing matters Lot 6 - Complex property and commercial development matters Lot 7 - Major consents matters Lot 8 - Town and country planning and highways matters The Framework Agreement will be in place for four years with an option to extend for two further years at the sole discretion of TfL.

### Lot Information

Employment Law

Legal support on contentious and non-contentious employment matters including tribunal cases (from the point of outsourcing to conclusion of the case), EAT appeals and specialist advice on industrial relations matters (including strategy, disputes and change programmes) and immigration. This Lot will be awarded to one supplier because consistency of treatment of all employment related matters is imperative to ensure that any policy work undertaken and advice given fits seamlessly with the operational requirements of the business.

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years

Renewal: Framework Agreement will be re-tendered prior its expiry

Major commercial matters

Legal support on contentious and non-contentious aspects of significant infrastructure projects and other large scale and/or complex contracts.

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years

Renewal: Framework Agreement will be re-tendered prior its expiry

Rail industry matters

Legal support on matters specific to the rail industry including industry specific agreements and regulatory issues covering commercial and real estate matters whether contentious or non-contentious.

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years

Renewal: Framework Agreement will be re-tendered prior its expiry

Routine commercial and real estate matters (contentious and non-contentious)

Legal support for routine and high volume commercial and real estate matters (contentious and non-contentious matters) including compulsory purchase compensation and implementation matters, falling outside lots 3, 6, 7 and 8.

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years

Renewal: Framework Agreement will be re-tendered prior its expiry

Housing matters

Legal support for housing matters (including legal support in relation to the Mayor's major funding programmes for housing and regeneration and building safety, negotiating grant and loan agreements and advising on wider housing policy issues).

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years

Renewal: Framework Agreement will be re-tendered prior its expiry

Complex property and commercial development matters

Legal support for large scale commercial developments and projects, operational and commercial property matters and regeneration.

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years

Renewal: Framework Agreement will be re-tendered prior its expiry

Major consents matters

Legal support for major consents matters (including compulsory purchase compensation and implementation matters).

Options: Option to extend by 2 years

Renewal: Framework Agreement will be re-tendered prior its expiry

Town and country planning and highways matters

Legal support for town and country planning and highways matters (including compulsory purchase compensation and implementation matters).

Options: Option to extend by up to 2 years

Renewal: Framework Agreement will be re-tendered prior its expiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063601-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD; ASHURST; BIRD & BIRD; BRIAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER; BROWNE JACOBSON; BURGES SALMON; EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INT; FREETHS; GOWLING WLG (UK; HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS; K&L GATES; PINSENT MASONS; SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP AND MILLS AND REEVE; STEPHENSON HARWOOD; TLT; TOWN LEGAL; TROWERS & HAMLINS; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063601-2025
- 30 May 2024 at 11:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016875-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfl.gov.uk
- https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw

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