Award

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

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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22 Aug 2025 at 11:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Services for Third Party Developments, Spatial Planning and Environmental Law SOUTH REGION" has reached the award stage, with National Highways serving as the buying organisation. This tender, classified under the industry category of 'Legal services,' focuses on providing legal support within the South Region, featuring various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and Isle of Man. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award issuance on 22nd August 2025 and the contract duration from 25th August 2025 to 30th November 2027. The contract value is set at £499,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those with expertise in spatial planning and environmental law. It represents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability for such entities, as indicated by the tender's stipulated suitability criteria. Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, a large-scale supplier, has secured the award, showcasing a competitive landscape where both large and smaller legal firms can prosper by showcasing their specialized capabilities in legal advisory, representation, and documentation within the framework of public infrastructure and development projects managed by National Highways.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Legal support for South Region Legal Services for Third Party Developments, Spatial Planning and Environmental Law

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f07e333d-39ab-4af6-88c7-eeceff5d7114
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd56cae-666c-4701-914d-9e7f7cedb38c
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

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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