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Provision of Legal Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES

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24 Mar 2025 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

NHS South West - Acutes has completed the procurement process to secure legal services for the Devon Partnership NHS Trust. This tender, entitled "Provision of Legal Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust," falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000) and related sub-categories. The contract covers a range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract was awarded to DAC Beachcroft, with a contract period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement follows a selective, restricted procedure with the tender process having been finalised by 15 November 2024.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those that offer legal advisory and representation services. Firms with experience in providing comprehensive legal services to public sector organisations, like NHS entities, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in future. Additionally, large-scale firms similar to DAC Beachcroft, which demonstrate the capability and resources to handle extensive legal requirements of a healthcare trust, stand to benefit from this type of procurement. This contracting process illustrates the potential for substantial business growth through dedicated public sector service contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23874b66-e14d-44d5-b4e0-cdec55b95ee4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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 SOUTH WEST - ACUTES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AF
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

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