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Legal Services for Third Party Developments, Spatial Planning and Environmental Law NORTH REGION

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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22 Aug 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

National Highways, based in Birmingham, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "Legal Services for Third Party Developments, Spatial Planning and Environmental Law NORTH REGION". This contract falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000) and covers advisory, representation, documentation, and information services. The procurement process used the selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 25th August 2025 to 30th November 2027. The services cover locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and broader regions such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories. The total contract value is £499,000 in GBP.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those qualified to handle complex spatial planning and environmental law matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. This opportunity is particularly attractive for businesses seeking to expand their footprint in the legal advisory and representation sectors, as well as in partnership with large-scale operations like National Highways. Given the comprehensive scope of required services, firms that can provide integrated and comprehensive legal solutions may find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for Third Party Developments, Spatial Planning and Environmental Law NORTH REGION

Notice Description

Legal services for North Region Legal Services for Third Party Developments, Spatial Planning and Environmental Law

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c668f0b3-445d-4149-a498-e111009e1f16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77592d52-94bd-421a-b681-d096e343dc06
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
kerry.dale@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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