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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 14:36

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of temporary additional capability within the Information Rights function." This falls under the industry category of Legal advisory and representation services and is classified with the CPV code 79110000. The procurement process, which utilised a direct method via a single tender action below the threshold, resulted in an award to TLT LLP. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 29th July 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026. The services will cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, several British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and other regions worldwide, but primarily serve National Highways' operations.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses operating within the legal sector, particularly those which can provide specific legal advisory and representation services. Companies similar to TLT LLP, which are SMEs and have the capability to second legal professionals in a secondment model, would find engagements like this well-suited for their growth. The demand for skilled legal management offers the potential for legal firms to strengthen ties with public sector organisations like National Highways Limited, enhancing their portfolio and showcasing their potential in fulfilling strategic legal resource needs. This type of tender opportunity caters particularly to legal service providers aiming to expand their services to cover broad geographical regions under government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of temporary additional capability within the Information Rights function

Notice Description

This Agreement is to provide legal resource to National Highways' Legal Services Directorate to enable it to support the wider National Highways business and directorates as required (the "Legal Resource"). The Legal Resource shall consist of the secondment of a Managing Associate to National Highways' Legal Services Directorate (the "Secondee")

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fdb6d2d-d75a-4380-9675-20a30680f04a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2df0ce1d-4cf7-4f2f-a703-ec84a97df3d8
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 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 LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6TP
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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