P4104113 Provision of Legal Advisers for Project Gordon

DfTc - Department for Transport

Published: Oct 27, 2025

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Linklaters LLP — £800,000

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About This Opportunity

Award by DfTc - Department for Transport (United Kingdom, legal services): P4104113 Provision of Legal Advisers. Awarded to Linklaters LLP (GBP 800K, Oct 2025).

This is a consulting contract in the legal services and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Contract Law and Transport Policy. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 800,000.

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 consulting in the legal services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The call-off contract shall commence on the 4th November 2024 and the expiry date will be 3rd November 2025 for a period of 12 months, including an option to extend by 12 months (3rd November 2026) and an option to extend by a further five months (3rd April 2027).
The total contract value will be up to £800,000 excluding VAT. The contract value is subject to further internal approvals by the DfT and will be reviewed as part of the DfT's contract management procedures.
This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply

The contract term has been extended by twelve (12) months and the new contract expiry date is the 3rd November 2026.. 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 October 27, 2025. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: tender_477364/1435154. 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 138 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 138 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: May 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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 Consulting contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Linklaters LLP was awarded the contract for £800,000. 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_477364/1435154 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

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