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    ContractsLegal Advisory Services for Public Train Ownership Transfer
    Awarded contract

    Legal Advisory Services for Public Train Ownership Transfer

    Awarded
    £3.7m
    Published 27 Aug 2026

    Provide legal advisory services to support the transfer of train operating companies into public ownership, including due diligence and mobilisation support.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 27 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £3.7m
    Published 27 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £3,650,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • ES
      EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND INTERNATIONAL LLP
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    27 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity involves providing legal adviser support to facilitate the transfer of Train Operating Companies (TOCs) into public ownership. The successful adviser will deliver comprehensive guidance on due diligence activities, regulatory compliance, contract review, and mobilisation procedures. DFTO requires expertise in transport law, public sector ownership structures, and commercial transitions to ensure smooth and legally compliant transfer of these operations. The role encompasses advising on risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and documentation requirements throughout the ownership transition process.

    Track record

    11 awards · 11 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, DFT OPERATOR LIMITED has awarded 11 contracts to 11 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06ee11

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