Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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Tender

12 Nov 2018 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Commercial Solutions seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of legal services, with a total estimated value between £25 million and £40 million. This open tender is currently active, with applications due by 10th December 2018. The services required will cover various legal categories, including commercial, employment, and health law, to support NHS and potentially other public sector organisations. The contract period will start on 1st February 2019 and run until 31st January 2023, with delivery addresses across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector, to expand their business. Companies specialising in commercial, employment, property, and healthcare law services are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. With the NHS being a major client, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to fulfil the various types of legal support needed throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking to procure, through a framework agreement, a panel of suitably qualified and experienced providers of legal services to provide expert guidance to NHS and potentially other public sector organisations. The purpose of the procurement is to facilitate the provision of the services on any of (i) a case by case basis (ii) a periodical basis (e.g., for a period of 12 months) (iii) a retainer basis or (iv) in support of a specific project. The categories of law for which services are expected to be required include, but are not necessarily limited to - commercial and corporate law - employment law - property law - health law - primary care law - mental health law - healthcare projects and - NHS Governance and public law. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is expected to be between PS25m and PS40m.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3839815e-28e1-480d-b4a7-7a563cbf54c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd89edf-0c19-46ed-8d29-e4be9d97ebfd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORKING
Postcode
RH4 1XA
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Dorking North
Westminster Constituency
Dorking and Horley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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