Award

Provision of legal advice and counsel to NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for the duration of an independent statutory inquiry

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

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Award

30 Apr 2026 at 14:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, represented by ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD, has concluded an award stage procurement process, selecting Mills & Reeve LLP to provide legal advice and counsel. This engagement is specifically for the duration of the Lampard Inquiry, a statutory investigation into the deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex from 2000 to 2023. The contract, valued at £2,785,134 excluding VAT, is executed as a call-off under the NHS Commercial Solutions Framework Agreement. It spans a period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and falls within the legal services category. The process followed a selective procurement method within the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, notably for large legal firms with expertise in public sector statutory inquiries and NHS frameworks. Although the contract is already awarded, similar future tenders could benefit SMEs due to the framework's suitability for such enterprises. Firms capable of delivering specialised legal advisory and representation services in complex health and legal intersections might find this and similar contracts suitably aligned with their strategic objectives, especially considering the regulatory and high-stakes nature of the NHS inquiries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of legal advice and counsel to NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for the duration of an independent statutory inquiry

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority (NHS Essex Integrated Care Board) has awarded a compliant Call-Off Contract to Mills and Reeve for provision of legal services under the NHS Commercial Solutions Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services (Agreement Reference Number: 5324-4903), in accordance with the Framework's specific guidance and rules. This is an NHS approved Framework for Legal Services. The scope of this service is continuity of existing provision of legal advice and counsel to NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for the duration of an independent statutory inquiry investigating the deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex between 2000 and 2023 (the Lampard Inquiry). The contract will run for 24 months commencing 01st April 2026 and expiring 31st March 2028. The aggregate contract value awarded is PS2,785,134 excluding VAT. This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements for sub-central contracting authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts where the contract value is at least PS30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which govern the Framework Agreement his Call-Off Contract is associated with.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-370c19ba-860d-4a0b-ac11-d45e3eaacde2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d4568a-94f3-4099-964b-319eedc249cf
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,785,134 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,785,134 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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