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title: "DCO - A47 North Tuddenham to Easton 2024-2026"
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# DCO - A47 North Tuddenham to Easton 2024-2026

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e96f8bc8-a781-46e7-af57-a7b736252dfc

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "DCO - A47 North Tuddenham to Easton 2024-2026" is managed by National Highways, specifically targeting the legal services industry. The process has reached the award stage. This project involves providing legal support for Development Consent Orders (DCOs) due to challenges beyond the scope of the National Highways legal department. The contract, with an estimated value of £28,600, was awarded to WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) LLP, and will cover regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The contract period begins on 19th June 2024 and ends on 31st July 2026, with the tender process conducted through selective procurement as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17th May 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling complex infrastructure projects and navigating legal challenges associated with DCOs. Large firms similar to WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) LLP, which need to leverage their comprehensive legal expertise, may find this type of contract particularly beneficial. Firms with capabilities in offering specialised legal support to public authorities can expect considerable long-term engagements and the potential for future procurement opportunities with National Highways.

## 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/00e9cf14-7e2e-4031-9a0e-05b7ffdcafb9 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,600 |
| 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 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e9cf14-7e2e-4031-9a0e-05b7ffdcafb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e9cf14-7e2e-4031-9a0e-05b7ffdcafb9
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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