---
title: "DCO - A12 to A120 Chelmsford Widening"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATIONAL HIGHWAYS"
published: "2024-08-15"
---

# DCO - A12 to A120 Chelmsford Widening

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9.json)

## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by National Highways, focused on acquiring legal advisory and representation services under the title "DCO - A12 to A120 Chelmsford Widening". The tender is classified in the legal advisory and representation services industry category with a delivery location spanning the United Kingdom and various international regions. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract being awarded to Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP. Key dates include the tender period end date on 29th May 2024, and the contract period beginning on 10th June 2024 and concluding on 9th June 2026. This was a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £304,165.76.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses capable of providing legal advisory and representation services, particularly those experienced with large-scale infrastructural and governmental projects. Given the specifics of the aforementioned contract, businesses with significant legal expertise and capacity to handle complex legalities post-decision stages, such as landowner agreements, would be well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. While the awarded firm is large and established, other businesses in the legal sector can draw insights into the demands and requirements of similar tenders to better position themselves for future opportunities.

## Notice

Continued support from external legal supplier to support project team during post decision stage e.g. queries following Court of Appeal decision and supporting on implementing of consent and in particular in regard to ongoing landowner agreements such as with The Crown Estate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15f39b7-664e-47e7-93c0-c1d95e2975f7 |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £304,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £304,165 |
| 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 | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 20:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15f39b7-664e-47e7-93c0-c1d95e2975f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15f39b7-664e-47e7-93c0-c1d95e2975f7
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e9b9034a-ef57-4158-a537-50350fe0c6d9.json.