Provision of Legal Advisers for the Public Ownership Programme
About This Opportunity
This is a consulting contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Advertising. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 general supplies 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
Legal Adviser support to the Public Ownership Programme, providing advice and guidance on the due diligence and mobilisation activities undertaken by DFTO in transferring Train Operating Companies (TOCs) into public ownership.
Compliant direct award via GCA Framework Legal Panel for Government RM6360 for the provision of legal advice and services.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 27, 2026. Last refreshed 28 days ago. Reference: 081971-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED has issued 36 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 33 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 29, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by DFT OPERATOR LIMITED 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 General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP was awarded the contract for £3,650,000. 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 FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 081971-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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