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title: "Legal Services for Testing Nuisance Argument in Court"
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# Legal Services for Testing Nuisance Argument in Court

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39950c8b-4e31-4bdf-9199-9065908fef88

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## Summary

National Highways has completed its procurement process for the provision of legal services to handle the testing of nuisance arguments in court. The tender, classified under CPV code 79110000 for legal advisory and representation services, involved a direct procurement method detailed as a single tender action (below threshold). The contract, valued at £50,000, will be carried out by Shakespeare Martineau LLP, covering regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period starts on 1 October 2024 and ends on 31 March 2026, with the procurement stage now in the award phase as of 23 January 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for law firms specialising in legal advisory and representation services to gain visibility and experience within the public sector. Large legal enterprises with proficient court representation capabilities are well-suited to compete for such contracts, enabling them to expand their portfolio of government-related legal work. By engaging in such projects, businesses can demonstrate their expertise, thereby attracting further governmental and private sector engagements in the future.

## Notice

Provide full legal support, advice and handling, on National Highways testing of the nuisance argument in relation to green claims. Instruct and liaise with counsel to draft particulars of claim, proceedings and attend court to represent National Highways as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c8afdd-0ae9-4e23-8e64-c420c37dcb9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c8afdd-0ae9-4e23-8e64-c420c37dcb9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00c8afdd-0ae9-4e23-8e64-c420c37dcb9f
  24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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