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title: "Legal Support for Lower Thames Crossing - Independent review of DCO documents"
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# Legal Support for Lower Thames Crossing - Independent review of DCO documents

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cc73d06-5e4b-4a10-b624-f510d928911f

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Highways England Company Limited involves a tender for "Legal Support for Lower Thames Crossing - Independent review of DCO documents." Categorised under highways consultancy services, this procurement is located in England and was completed with an awarded contract valued at £40,000. The tender period ended on 23rd December 2020, and the contract commenced on 24th December 2020, concluding on 31st March 2021. The procurement method utilised was selective, with the procurement taking place through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal consultancy within infrastructure projects, particularly those experienced in dealing with Development Consent Orders (DCO). Businesses with a strong background in highways or transport law would be particularly well-suited to participate in similar tenders, enabling them to extend their market reach and establish valuable relationships with government authorities such as Highways England. Engaging in this sector could enhance their portfolio and position them favourably for future contracts in public procurement.

## Notice

Legal Support for Lower Thames Crossing - Independent review of DCO documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49da5c1-6f4b-42bc-a79f-853507fff68c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY 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 | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2020 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49da5c1-6f4b-42bc-a79f-853507fff68c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49da5c1-6f4b-42bc-a79f-853507fff68c
  24th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a244508-e8c5-4266-8df5-2a17a559ac8f
- https://www.econtrack.com/Address/View.aspx?data=D5va7RQqg6%2fkWC9Dz%2b%2bxkQ%3d%3d
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