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Legal Services Panel

NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED

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20 Apr 2026 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Property Services Limited, located in Stockport, England, has concluded the award phase of its procurement process for the Legal Services Panel under the CCS Framework RM6240 - Lot 2a: General Service Provision for England and Wales. The contract, classified under the legal services industry (CPV code 79100000), involves a selective procurement method executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract is valued at £835,000 and will commence on 1st May 2026, concluding on 5th September 2028. Freeths LLP, identified as an SME, has been awarded the contract as the supplier, with the contract notice published on 20th April 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for growth in the legal services sector, particularly for SMEs capable of providing general legal services in England and Wales. Businesses with expertise in offering comprehensive legal solutions will find this contract suitable for their portfolio. The framework agreement setup allows for streamlined procurement processes, making it an attractive opportunity for SMEs to expand their market presence. Businesses that have the requisite qualifications and experience in delivering legal services within the public sector can leverage this contract to enhance their credentials and acquire a steady client base over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Panel

Notice Description

Legal Services Panel CCS Framework RM6240 - Lot 2a: General Service Provision - England and Wales

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-393ce03c-babd-4965-a7b7-c86d8dc598ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cfeb26e-e600-4573-8ce0-02e6b34be2e5
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
SME

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
£835,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£835,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 5 Sep 2028 2-3 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
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK4 1BS
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
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
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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