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P4104128 Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2

DfTc - Department for Transport

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DfTc - Department for Transport

Buyer Address: Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 4DR, England

Contact Email: dftprocurement@dft.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
800000.0 GBP
Published
07 Jul 2025, 08:53
Deadline
23 Jun 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
02 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
02 Jul 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Direct Award for the Provision of Expert Legal Advisers for Project Snow 2 and therefore we would like to award the contract to you. The call-off contract shall commence on the 3rd July 2025 and the expiry date will be 2nd July 2026 for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by 12 months + 5 months. The total contract value will be up to £800,000.00 excluding VAT. This Direct Award is being offered under Panel RM6204 Rail Legal Services Framework and the Panel Terms and Conditions shall apply.

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