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Provision of legal services for the commercial legal team 2026

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED

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Award

16 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by National Highways Limited pertained to the award of a contract for the "Provision of legal services for the commercial legal team 2026". This process concluded with the award to TLT LLP, a large-scale supplier, as per the award notice published on 16th January 2026. The procurement, with a value of £83,200, was conducted using a direct method under a single tender action (below threshold) framework. The contract, classified under the industry category of legal advisory services (CPV: 79111000), was intended to support National Highways' Legal Services Directorate between 1st December 2025 and 31st March 2026. Serving the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, the process was in the award stage, having been completed by the tender end date of 19th November 2025.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in legal advisory services, given the potential to build strong relations with National Highways—a significant player within the infrastructure industry. While the process was direct and no longer open for competition, similar procurements in the future could offer a strategic partnership for small and medium-sized enterprises, fitting National Highways' suitability preferences. Establishing such connections could enhance firms' portfolios, accessto future projects and engender long-term collaborations with high-profile governmental agencies.

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Notice Title

Provision of legal services for the commercial legal team 2026

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bad48b79-58d3-4427-8f3f-3c2596246e76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44f11432-e502-44c3-8b31-fc977eee5640
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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