Award

Legal Services

SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

29 Aug 2025 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, undertaken by the Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust, centres around the provision of Legal Services. Classified under the CPV code 79111000, which denotes legal advisory services, this tender involves a budget amounting to £250,000 and targets multiple locations including the United Kingdom and its extended territories. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, concluding with the award stage on 31st July 2025. The contract runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with the award published on 29th August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal advisory businesses, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their portfolio and gain exposure in a wide-reaching contract. By engaging in this process, businesses can harness growth by supporting a notable public organisation, enhancing their service offerings across the United Kingdom and beyond. The successful supplier, Trowers & Hamlins LLP, exemplifies a large-scale practice able to fulfil such a broad and impactful contract.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/469f79e9-283f-45a2-a0f5-1a820ce57524
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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 PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
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)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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