Award

Legal Services

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

11 Dec 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involves the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, United Kingdom, seeking legal services under the industry category "Legal services" (CPV 79100000). This was a selective procurement, using a call-off from the NHS Commercial Solutions Legal Services Framework, resulting in a direct award to Capsticks Solicitors LLP. The contract began on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2027, with a total value of £160,000. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase as of 11th December 2025, following the award publication on 8th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms interested in providing comprehensive legal advisory services in employment law, healthcare, real estate, and related legal support for NHS institutions. Although this particular contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, offering avenues for business growth in the legal services sector within the public healthcare system. Firms with established expertise and the capacity to handle large-scale contracts are well-suited to compete in similar procurements.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Continuation of HR-related legal advisory services through a Direct Award to Capsticks LLP under the NHS Commercial Solutions Legal Services Framework (Ref 5324-4903). Services include employment law, healthcare advisory, real estate, and related legal support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f0d869a-86d1-4eda-943b-122d3ce41b5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe090df-2232-474e-95b3-bc1a628e5e57
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Stacey Rhynas
Contact Email
stacey.rhynas@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 3EW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Hanover & Elm Grove
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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