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DCO - A12 to A120 Chelmsford Widening

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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15 Aug 2024 at 20:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by National Highways, focused on acquiring legal advisory and representation services under the title "DCO - A12 to A120 Chelmsford Widening". The tender is classified in the legal advisory and representation services industry category with a delivery location spanning the United Kingdom and various international regions. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP. Key dates include the tender period end date on 29th May 2024, and the contract period beginning on 10th June 2024 and concluding on 9th June 2026. This was a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £304,165.76.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing legal advisory and representation services, particularly those experienced with large-scale infrastructural and governmental projects. Given the specifics of the aforementioned contract, businesses with significant legal expertise and capacity to handle complex legalities post-decision stages, such as landowner agreements, would be well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. While the awarded firm is large and established, other businesses in the legal sector can draw insights into the demands and requirements of similar tenders to better position themselves for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

DCO - A12 to A120 Chelmsford Widening

Notice Description

Continued support from external legal supplier to support project team during post decision stage e.g. queries following Court of Appeal decision and supporting on implementing of consent and in particular in regard to ongoing landowner agreements such as with The Crown Estate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15f39b7-664e-47e7-93c0-c1d95e2975f7
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£304,165 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£304,165 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2026 1-2 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
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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