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title: "DCO - A47 Wansford 2024-2026"
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# DCO - A47 Wansford 2024-2026

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf2700a6-94d2-4642-b660-09ea285892b6

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by National Highways, headquartered in Leeds, involves legal support for Development Consent Orders (DCOs) due to challenges that cannot be addressed by their in-house legal department. The project, titled "DCO - A47 Wansford 2024-2026," falls under the Legal Services category (CPV code 79100000) and is located throughout various regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, East Midlands, and London, among others. The process is currently in the award stage, with a key deadline on 17th May 2024, and the contract is set to run from 27th June 2024 to 31st July 2026. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £110,000 GBP.

This tender creates significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of handling complex public infrastructure projects. Large legal firms with experience in navigating Development Consent Orders will find this contract particularly suitable. Although this opportunity is not directed towards SMEs or VCSEs, it offers substantial business growth potential for established legal entities like WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) LLP, which has been awarded this contract. By engaging in such high-profile projects with National Highways, firms can enhance their portfolio and reputation within the industry, fostering future client acquisition and partnership opportunities.

## 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/1d312036-17bd-404f-991a-0ef442b670ee |
| 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 | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d312036-17bd-404f-991a-0ef442b670ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d312036-17bd-404f-991a-0ef442b670ee
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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