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Legal Services for Testing Nuisance Argument in Court

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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24 Jan 2025 at 16:09

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has completed its procurement process for the provision of legal services to handle the testing of nuisance arguments in court. The tender, classified under CPV code 79110000 for legal advisory and representation services, involved a direct procurement method detailed as a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £50,000, will be carried out by Shakespeare Martineau LLP, covering regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period starts on 1 October 2024 and ends on 31 March 2026, with the procurement stage now in the award phase as of 23 January 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for law firms specialising in legal advisory and representation services to gain visibility and experience within the public sector. Large legal enterprises with proficient court representation capabilities are well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolio of government-related legal work. By engaging in such projects, businesses can demonstrate their expertise, thereby attracting further governmental and private sector engagements in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for Testing Nuisance Argument in Court

Notice Description

Provide full legal support, advice and handling, on National Highways testing of the nuisance argument in relation to green claims. Instruct and liaise with counsel to draft particulars of claim, proceedings and attend court to represent National Highways as required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39950c8b-4e31-4bdf-9199-9065908fef88
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c8afdd-0ae9-4e23-8e64-c420c37dcb9f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thomas.holland@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS11 9AR
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Beeston & Holbeck
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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