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The Law Society - Practising Certificates (SRA)

National Highways

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

31 Jul 2026 at 07:47

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

30 Jul 2026 at 09:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured legal documentation and certification services to fund practising certificates for its qualified solicitors. The purpose is to keep those solicitors authorised to practise law and able to provide legal advice to the organisation. The requirement was awarded to TLT LLP, a legal services firm. The work relates to National Highways’ internal legal function rather than road construction, maintenance or operational services. The buying organisation is National Highways Limited, based in Birmingham, and the requirement supports its organisation-wide legal activities. Businesses with expertise in solicitor practising certificates, regulatory authorisation and associated legal administration would find the subject matter most relevant. The procurement concerns professional legal services and certification rather than general document production or routine administrative support.

The procurement reached completion and the contract was awarded to TLT LLP. National Highways used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 29 July 2026 and was scheduled to run from 30 July 2026 to 31 July 2031. Its value was £75,000 excluding VAT, or £90,000 including VAT. The award covered one service requirement for legal documentation and certification. The contract was terminated on 31 July 2026 because the incorrect supplier had been added to the contract. The recorded final value was £75,000 excluding VAT, or £90,000 including VAT. The procurement was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, and the supplier named in the award was TLT LLP.

This procurement indicates a recurring need for a specialist legal services provider able to manage practising-certificate requirements for an organisation employing qualified solicitors. A credible competitor would need a strong understanding of solicitor authorisation and the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s requirements, together with reliable processes for arranging, maintaining and documenting practising certificates. Relevant capability includes legal regulatory administration, accurate certification records, clear audit trails and dependable support for an established in-house legal team. The requirement suits a legal practice or specialist legal-services business with sufficient organisational capacity to support a public-sector client over a multi-year arrangement. Experience handling regulated professional credentials and providing evidence that solicitors remain authorised to practise would strengthen a supplier’s position when this buyer next reviews the same requirement.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 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

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
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
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 LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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