P4104017 - Legal Advisers for the STARThree Framework

DfTc - Department for Transport

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: Jun 14, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Sharpe Pritchard LLP — £300,000

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the Consulting sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 300,000.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the Consulting sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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 £200,000 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.. CPV: Legal services (79100000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: tender_307185/1097344. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DfTc - Department for Transport

DfTc - Department for Transport has issued 150 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 150 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Sharpe Pritchard LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by DfTc - Department for Transport in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Sharpe Pritchard LLP was awarded the contract for £300,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_307185/1097344 when communicating with the contracting authority.