Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services

NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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Tender

22 Jul 2022 at 11:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking proposals for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services, which aims to establish a panel of qualified legal service providers. The tender is open and covers various legal categories including commercial, employment, and health law. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions required by 5th September 2022. The estimated value of the framework agreement is £150 million, and services may be required in the UK and overseas, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2023 and run until 31st January 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their operations within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in the outlined legal fields. As the procurement follows an open procedure, it encourages participation from a diverse range of service providers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with a strong background in public law and the requisite experience in handling complex legal matters for NHS and other public organisations are especially well-suited to compete for this framework agreement.

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Notice Information

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 PS150m.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6a9f8-9e61-44ee-9b09-7d6e7f35bcbe
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 (below 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
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS
Contact Name
Seun Ayandipo
Contact Email
seun.ayandipo@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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