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title: "Litigation support for National Highways - Insulate Britain Protests - SRN-wide civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings"
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# Litigation support for National Highways - Insulate Britain Protests - SRN-wide civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aad89441-3a92-49b6-aba3-0a11778e1a94

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award for litigation support services related to the Insulate Britain protests, facilitated by Highways England Company Limited. The contract, valued at £500,000, falls under the category of highways consultancy services and is intended to provide civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings across the Strategic Road Network in England. The contract period commenced on 11th November 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022. The tender process has reached the award stage as of 10th November 2021, following the tender's conclusion the previous day.

This opportunity for business growth is particularly relevant to large legal firms with expertise in public sector litigation and injunctions. Companies that specialise in providing legal consultancy services or have experience working with public authorities will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. The award has already been given to DLA Piper UK LLP, indicating a competitive landscape for similar tenders in the future, where proficient firms could offer their services to entities like Highways England for upcoming legal challenges.

## Notice

Litigation support for National Highways in respect of the Insulate Britain Protests to cover the whole of the Strategic Road Network for civil injunction advice and contempt of court proceedings. 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/d13f4f1c-01bd-4e58-ac91-bc1b83969a66 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 22:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13f4f1c-01bd-4e58-ac91-bc1b83969a66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d13f4f1c-01bd-4e58-ac91-bc1b83969a66
  11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55a05104-5389-4a09-b6fe-6caa8bd1d1a6
  Direct Award Letter
- https://www.nhepims.co.uk/integrated/data/taskorder/14920/details/breadcrumb/contract/1338/taskorders
  EPIMS Link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhepims.co.uk/integrated/data/taskorder/14920/details/breadcrumb/contract/1338/task

## Provenance

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