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Litigation support for National Highways - Insulate Britain Protests - South East Region civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract title "Litigation support for National Highways - Insulate Britain Protests - South East Region civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings," initiated by Highways England Company Limited. This contract, valued at £500,000, falls under the highways consultancy services category and is applicable in the South East region of England. The procurement method used was a direct award through the CCS RM3786 General Legal Services framework, with the tender period closing on 10th November 2021 and the contract period commencing on 11th November 2021, set to conclude on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in providing legal support and consultancy services, particularly those familiar with highway and civil law. While smaller enterprises might not be directly suitable due to the specified exclusion, larger legal firms proficient in managing substantial contracts drawn from framework agreements would be well-positioned to compete for this type of work, thereby fostering business growth through engagement in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Litigation support for National Highways - Insulate Britain Protests - South East Region 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 South East Region 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/007ff355-5493-49b1-88d8-4fbc09598841
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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Contact Phone
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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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