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title: "The provision of Advocacy & Litigation Services for Highways England's Specialist Claims"
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# The provision of Advocacy & Litigation Services for Highways England's Specialist Claims

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22f3bc3b-6ace-406f-a723-7a823616e23a

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## Summary

Highways England is currently conducting a tender for the provision of Advocacy & Litigation Services under the open procurement method. This contract aims to support and litigate network claims, particularly addressing a backlog of over 2,500 claims, with the contract duration set for two years and an option to extend for an additional year. The tender period will close on 12th May 2020. The services are classified under the CPV code for legal services, and the work could potentially extend beyond the UK to various delivery addresses, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in advocacy and litigation services, particularly those with experience handling complex and high-value claims. Businesses that can offer innovative pricing models and demonstrate the ability to manage substantial claim volume efficiently would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Highways England could also foster broader prospects for firms aiming to establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Highways England is looking to let a contract for advocacy and litigation services, this will cover the support and litigation of network claims (Green Claims) where Highways England will be the legal Claimant. The work will include taking claims through litigation on our behalf, providing advice and support on the more complex and high value claims, assisting with clearing our backlog of in excess of 2500 claims and supporting claims where liability may be in question. This may also include supporting new ways of pricing claims other than actuals but ensuring that it remains reasonable. Highways England are looking to appoint one (1) supplier, the contract will be let for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0428f65d-b421-41a7-8f56-3ca1b81958d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2020 - 9 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Beeston & Holbeck |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2020 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0428f65d-b421-41a7-8f56-3ca1b81958d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0428f65d-b421-41a7-8f56-3ca1b81958d1
  30th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://highwaysengland.co.uk

## Provenance

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