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Contract Award for Legal Services - Scotland

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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18 Jul 2025 at 14:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways has successfully awarded a contract titled "Contract Award for Legal Services - Scotland" to DWF Law LLP for the provision of legal advisory and representation services. This selective procurement was part of a planning stage involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £120,000, covers the period from 10 July 2025 to 9 July 2028. This selection process culminated in an award dated 3 July 2025. The services will be delivered across several regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, ensuring comprehensive coverage in areas such as the North West, Midlands, and London.

For businesses interested in the legal services sector, this tender represents a significant opportunity, especially for large-scale firms like DWF Law LLP, which can leverage their extensive resources and expertise to service government contracts. The procurement method indicates that businesses with established frameworks and capabilities to handle significant accounts are well-suited for such opportunities. The focus on legal advisory services suggests this tender is particularly suitable for law firms specialising in government affairs and large-scale litigation or advisory services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award for Legal Services - Scotland

Notice Description

Contract award for Legal Services Scotland 2025-2028

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4d65a71-5be7-4911-bb89-11b64289a216
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2d96c82-23d7-4e09-8e74-49b843435562
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2028 3-4 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
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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
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), TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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