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Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - DWF

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by NHS England involved awarding a contract for "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - DWF" to support colleagues opting for voluntary redundancy. The process falls under the 'Legal services' industry category, specifically within the framework of CPV classification 79100000. The buyer, NHS England, operating from Leeds, England, executed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement was in the 'Award' stage, with the contract active from 16 February 2026 to 13 August 2026. NHS England's Commercial Team coordinates this process, with an original contract value of £178,000, awarded to DWF LLP, a large-scale enterprise based in Manchester.

This tender represents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those adept at handling redundancy advice. As the procurement was completed via a selective method from a framework agreement, larger entities with existing frameworks may have competitive advantages. Although not tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, the contract highlights potential growth areas for firms capable of delivering high-value legal services quickly and efficiently to a significant public sector client like NHS England. The confirmed support roles and active contract status emphasize the importance of maintaining strong ties to large-scale frameworks and contracts.

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Notice Title

Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - DWF

Notice Description

Funding to support colleagues who choose to take voluntary redundancy at NHSE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37e50702-3f47-4ac4-8392-0b09a0a4c5eb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87fa21a4-1cb8-49ec-b115-6c751329cdfb
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
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 13 Aug 2026 1-6 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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