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title: "Litigation Services for NH Smart Motorways Criminal Investigation"
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buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED"
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# Litigation Services for NH Smart Motorways Criminal Investigation

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-086317b0-279a-4033-be86-e3dc105c5e64

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED seeking legal services for potential litigation regarding the implementation and continued use of National Highways Smart Motorways. This contract, titled "Litigation Services for NH Smart Motorways Criminal Investigation," falls under the Highways consultancy services industry category and is valued at £975,000. The procurement method is a direct award through a framework, with the contract period starting from 23rd December 2021 and concluding on 23rd December 2023. The contract was awarded on 22nd December 2021, and the procurement is now complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in highways and transportation law, particularly those experienced in corporate manslaughter, health and safety, personal injury, and judicial review matters. Businesses with the capability to deliver legal advice and represent clients in intricate litigation processes will find this contract particularly appealing. As the buying organisation engages with large legal service providers, smaller firms may collaborate or partner with specialists to enhance their offerings and potentially compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Legal services on potential litigation on issues of corporate manslaughter, health and safety, personal injury and judicial review in relation to the implementation and continued use of National Highways Smart Motorways. Additional information: Name of Framework CCS RM3786 General Legal Services framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4488d93b-6132-4965-9f09-d916311bd13f |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2021 - 23 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £975,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £975,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2022 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4488d93b-6132-4965-9f09-d916311bd13f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4488d93b-6132-4965-9f09-d916311bd13f
  28th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df8a45ae-caab-4cdc-907b-a6ec39f7c197
  Award Letter as Redacted per Legislation
- https://www.nhepims.co.uk/integrated/data/taskorder/15133/details/breadcrumb/contract/1338/taskorders
  EPIMS Link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhepims.co.uk/integrated/data/taskorder/15133/details/breadcrumb/contract/1338/task

## Provenance

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