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title: "DCO - A57 Link Roads 2024-2026"
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# DCO - A57 Link Roads 2024-2026

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-338e5ab4-91f3-46bb-8409-dbf323e3b0c7

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## Summary

National Highways has completed the procurement process for the "DCO - A57 Link Roads 2024-2026" project, focusing on legal services to support Development Consent Orders (DCOs) across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The tender falls under the legal services industry category and involves regions including the North East, North West, and various parts of England. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates for this tender include a tender period that ended on 17th May 2024, with the contract period running from 27th June 2024 to 31st July 2026. National Highways, based in Leeds, acted as the buying organisation and awarded the contract to GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, a large supplier located in London.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large legal service providers with expertise in handling complex legal representation around DCOs. While the procurement method was selective, such call-offs from framework agreements highlight the importance of being pre-qualified and maintaining strong positions within relevant frameworks. Large law firms with experience in infrastructure projects and a footprint across the indicated UK regions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, this procurement highlights ongoing opportunities within public infrastructure and the legal support required to navigate developmental challenges.

## Notice

Legal support for undertaking representation around Development Consent Orders (DCOs) due to challenges posed that is not able to be provided by National Highways legal department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ece393-3923-4f00-a1e5-1cd7160d8ce7 |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,500 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS11 9AR |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ece393-3923-4f00-a1e5-1cd7160d8ce7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88ece393-3923-4f00-a1e5-1cd7160d8ce7
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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