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CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES

DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for corporate legal services under tender reference NOE.0647. This procurement involved a negotiated procedure without prior publication, intended above the threshold, and falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000). The contract initiation occurred on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, covering an area in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, has been granted to Browne Jacobson LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The tender period concluded on 1st February 2025, aligning with the NHS Trust’s efficient procurement timelines.

This contract for legal services presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in corporate legal assistance. Businesses operating in the legal industry, who can offer expert advice and support to healthcare organisations, are well-suited to undertake similar opportunities. The focus on SMEs enhances prospects for smaller legal firms looking to expand their portfolios with public sector contracts. Leveraging this award, SMEs in legal services can build a reputation within public healthcare sectors, potentially resulting in further business expansions through strategic partnerships or subsequent tenders.

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Notice Title

CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES

Notice Description

CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES - NOE CPC REFERENCE: NOE.0647 OPTION TO EXTEND 2 X 12M

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce1901a-ad26-4f29-bf98-8c0ad3060011
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chrissy Fairey
Contact Email
chrissy.fairey@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07778456277

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
DE45 1AD
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Bakewell
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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