Award

Employment Tribunal Representation and Advice

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Award

04 Aug 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves National Highways as the buying organisation, which sought legal advisory and representation services for employment tribunal cases, titled "Employment Tribunal Representation and Advice". This tender falls under the legal services industry category, classified as CPV 79110000. The awarded contract covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including London, North East, and West Midlands, among others, indicating extensive service coverage. It is currently in the Award stage, with crucial dates being the tender period end date on 10th July 2025, and the contract commencing from 29th July 2025 through to 28th July 2028. The procurement was conducted using a direct method termed single tender action (below threshold), with a total contract value of £45,000 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for large-scale legal firms specialising in employment tribunals to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence across various regions in the UK. With National Highways as the contracting authority, this offers a reputable partnership and consistent workload over a three-year period. While this contract is tailored for large organisations due to its value and scope, businesses experienced in legal advisory and representation services in employment law would stand a chance to leverage their expertise and operational capabilities for such demanding and high-profile legal assignments.

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Notice Title

Employment Tribunal Representation and Advice

Notice Description

Representation of legal counsel in employment tribunal claims with also helping with advice for any employment legal issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-536aec9d-7b90-42eb-90d8-0f2f1e7307e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11566d29-6a98-4d76-a8e3-7fea037bb886
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 28 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ST PHILIP'S CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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