This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

31 Jul 2026 at 06:47

Award

30 Jul 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Law Society - Practising Certificates (SRA)" was initiated by National Highways Limited, a central government public authority based in Birmingham, UK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically legal documentation and certification services. Initially, a contract was awarded to TLT LLP on 30th July 2026 through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. However, a termination notice followed promptly on 31st July 2026 due to an incorrect supplier being added to the contract. The contract value was initially set at £75,000, with the contract period spanning from 30th July 2026 to 31st July 2031, but was terminated prior to implementation.

This tender, despite its premature termination, presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in certification and documentation. Organisations capable of delivering robust legal support and navigating the specific nuances of practising certificates are well-positioned to benefit from future tenders in this area. The procurement method used suggests that smaller, more agile firms capable of delivering specialised services quickly without the need for competition may find themselves particularly well-suited to competing for similar contracts in the future. Additionally, businesses familiar with governmental procurement processes and those holding the capacity to rectify and support complex legal compliance within government frameworks could find profitable ventures in tenders of this nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Law Society - Practising Certificates (SRA)

Notice Description

The Authority is required to fund practising certificates for its qualified solicitors to ensure they remain authorised to practise law and provide legal advice to the organisation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d725
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072442-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
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

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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