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Litigation Services for NH Smart Motorways Criminal Investigation

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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28 Jan 2022 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED seeking legal services for potential litigation regarding the implementation and continued use of National Highways Smart Motorways. This contract, titled "Litigation Services for NH Smart Motorways Criminal Investigation," falls under the Highways consultancy services industry category and is valued at £975,000. The procurement method is a direct award through a framework, with the contract period starting from 23rd December 2021 and concluding on 23rd December 2023. The contract was awarded on 22nd December 2021, and the procurement is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in highways and transportation law, particularly those experienced in corporate manslaughter, health and safety, personal injury, and judicial review matters. Businesses with the capability to deliver legal advice and represent clients in intricate litigation processes will find this contract particularly appealing. As the buying organisation engages with large legal service providers, smaller firms may collaborate or partner with specialists to enhance their offerings and potentially compete for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Litigation Services for NH Smart Motorways Criminal Investigation

Notice Description

Legal services on potential litigation on issues of corporate manslaughter, health and safety, personal injury and judicial review in relation to the implementation and continued use of National Highways Smart Motorways. Additional information: Name of Framework CCS RM3786 General Legal Services framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-086317b0-279a-4033-be86-e3dc105c5e64
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4488d93b-6132-4965-9f09-d916311bd13f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award through Framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£975,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2021 - 23 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

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