Tender

The provision of Advocacy & Litigation Services for Highways England's Specialist Claims

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

30 Mar 2020 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Advocacy & Litigation Services under the open procurement method. This contract aims to support and litigate network claims, particularly addressing a backlog of over 2,500 claims, with the contract duration set for two years and an option to extend for an additional year. The tender period will close on 12th May 2020. The services are classified under the CPV code for legal services, and the work could potentially extend beyond the UK to various delivery addresses, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in advocacy and litigation services, particularly those with experience handling complex and high-value claims. Businesses that can offer innovative pricing models and demonstrate the ability to manage substantial claim volume efficiently would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Highways England could also foster broader prospects for firms aiming to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The provision of Advocacy & Litigation Services for Highways England's Specialist Claims

Notice Description

Highways England is looking to let a contract for advocacy and litigation services, this will cover the support and litigation of network claims (Green Claims) where Highways England will be the legal Claimant. The work will include taking claims through litigation on our behalf, providing advice and support on the more complex and high value claims, assisting with clearing our backlog of in excess of 2500 claims and supporting claims where liability may be in question. This may also include supporting new ways of pricing claims other than actuals but ensuring that it remains reasonable. Highways England are looking to appoint one (1) supplier, the contract will be let for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22f3bc3b-6ace-406f-a723-7a823616e23a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0428f65d-b421-41a7-8f56-3ca1b81958d1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Aug 2020 - 9 Aug 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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