BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesBrandPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsLegal Advisory Services - Project Tara
    Awarded contract

    Legal Advisory Services - Project Tara

    Awarded
    £45k
    Published 16 Sept 2026

    Six-month legal advisory contract for Project Tara with a budget of up to £30,000, available through the RM6360 Legal Panel for finance and innovation-related work.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 16 Sept 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £45k
    Published 16 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £45,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      1 May 2026
      4 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • HS
      Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    16 Sept 20261 May 2026

    Brief

    This is a direct award call-off contract opportunity for the provision of legal advisory services for Project Tara under Panel RM6360 Legal Panel, Government Lot 3 (Finance and High Risk/Innovation). The contract will run for six months, commencing 19 May 2026 and expiring 18 November 2026. The total contract value is up to £30,000 excluding VAT. Suppliers should note that Panel Terms and Conditions will apply to this engagement. This opportunity is suitable for legal firms or practitioners with experience in finance and high-risk or innovation-related matters.

    Track record

    18 awards · 14 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT has awarded 18 contracts to 14 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. CEPA LLP2× · 11%
    2. SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP2× · 11%
    3. EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL LLP2× · 11%
    4. DWF LAW LLP2× · 11%
    5. ADDLESHAW GODDARD LLP1× · 6%
    6. ASHURST LLP1× · 6%

    +8 more suppliers

    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

    4 listingsView all →
    AwardedProfessional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Legal Advisory Services for Euston Programme

    Seeking legal advisers to support the Euston Programme under a two-year contract worth £8 million, with optional extension and potential for value increase.

    £8,000,000DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
    Published 16 Sept 2026
    AwardedResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    National Rail Travel Survey - Discovery Phase

    The Department for Transport seeks a supplier or consortium to lead the Discovery Phase of a new National Rail Travel Survey, including research and planning activities to guide future survey implementation.

    £499,734DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
    Published 16 Sept 2026
    AwardedResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    National Rail Travel Survey Discovery Phase

    Supplier required to lead the Discovery Phase of the National Rail Travel Survey, involving research planning and stakeholder engagement for the Department for Transport.

    £499,734DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
    Published 16 Sept 2026
    AwardedResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Development of Active Travel Time Value Methodology

    Contract to develop a methodology for calculating the economic value of time spent on active travel modes like walking and cycling.

    £79,780DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
    Published 15 Sept 2026

    Open in Professional Services

    4 open listingsView all →
    Professional Services🇮🇪Ireland

    Student Placement Management Software Solution

    Maynooth University seeks a configurable software platform to manage approximately 1,750 annual student placements across nursing, education, and social studies programmes while ensuring regulatory compliance.

    est.€300,000MAYNOOTH UNIVERSITY
    Published 17 Sept 2026
    Professional Services🇮🇪Ireland

    Employer's Representative Services for 351-Unit Apartment Development in Dublin

    Tuath Housing Association seeks an Employer's Representative to oversee contract administration for the construction of 351 apartments in Dublin.

    est.€195,000Tuath Housing Association
    Published 17 Sept 2026
    Professional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Digital Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation

    Identify digital security risks for inquiry officials and develop and implement mitigation strategies to protect their personal information before public hearings commence in December 2026.

    est.£50,000HOME OFFICE
    Published 16 Sept 2026
    OpenProfessional Services🇬🇧United Kingdom

    PR Agency Services for Fresh and Balance

    PR agency required to deliver integrated communications and media services for Fresh and Balance, a North East public health programme reducing tobacco and alcohol harm through year-round campaigns and stakeholder engagement.

    est.£120,000,000COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
    Published 16 Sept 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceContracts Finder

    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    bb6fe26f-8499-47c1-ad7d-c2e0f249885b-914314
    DD
    Buyer
    DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
    Sector
    Professional Services