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Litigation support for National Highways - Insulate Britain Protests - SRN-wide civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED

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11 Nov 2021 at 22:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a direct award for litigation support services related to the Insulate Britain protests, facilitated by Highways England Company Limited. The contract, valued at £500,000, falls under the category of highways consultancy services and is intended to provide civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings across the Strategic Road Network in England. The contract period commenced on 11th November 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender process has reached the award stage as of 10th November 2021, following the tender's conclusion the previous day.

This opportunity for business growth is particularly relevant to large legal firms with expertise in public sector litigation and injunctions. Companies that specialise in providing legal consultancy services or have experience working with public authorities will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The award has already been given to DLA Piper UK LLP, indicating a competitive landscape for similar tenders in the future, where proficient firms could offer their services to entities like Highways England for upcoming legal challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Litigation support for National Highways - Insulate Britain Protests - SRN-wide civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings

Notice Description

Litigation support for National Highways in respect of the Insulate Britain Protests to cover the whole of the Strategic Road Network for civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings. Additional information: Name of Framework CCS RM3786 General Legal Services framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13f4f1c-01bd-4e58-ac91-bc1b83969a66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award through Framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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