Award

Legal Services in Connection with Legal Proceedings and Inquests

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Award

15 May 2024 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The National Highways organisation has awarded a contract for legal services in anticipation of litigation, including coronial inquests and associated criminal, health, and safety law matters. The contract value is £300,000, with a direct procurement method employed, using a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 3rd May 2024, and the contract period will run from 15th May 2024 to 31st March 2025, covering various regions in the United Kingdom.

This tender from National Highways presents an opportunity for legal firms specialising in advisory and representation services to engage in providing legal support. Businesses with expertise in legal proceedings, inquests, and litigation claims across various regions in the UK would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender was awarded to Henderson Chambers on 13th May 2024, with the contract already active and running until March 2025.

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Notice Title

Legal Services in Connection with Legal Proceedings and Inquests

Notice Description

Legal advice and specialist advocacy representation is required in anticipation of litigation including coronial inquests and any associated criminal , health and safety law; information law or civil litigation claims.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-682fda62-6c78-464f-92c0-0b39037af6d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5c18ef-2331-4a9d-bf03-151577841259
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 May 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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

HENDERSON CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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