Award

Legal Support on Red Claims

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 20:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has awarded a contract for legal support on red claims to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000) and covers locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract, worth £34,000, spans from 17th March 2025 to 22nd December 2025. Following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, the award stage was completed and published on 10th March 2025, with the tender period closing on 14th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for large legal firms with experience in handling complex claims, particularly those involving significant financial and reputational stakes. Participating in such contracts can enhance business growth through increased visibility and the establishment of credibility in high-stakes legal services. While the procurement is mainly suitable for larger firms rather than SMEs or VCSEs, it provides a robust platform for established entities to secure substantial government work and expand their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support on Red Claims

Notice Description

Legal Services support on a recent red claim

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5683ab78-3ac5-4aee-bc51-9ccdc72daf3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/392fe314-de4c-42f6-9b8c-a1157a585bf5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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