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Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Freeths LLP

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:45

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS England involves awarding a contract for "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance" to Freeths LLP. Classified under legal services, this tender specifically aims to provide funding for legal advice to colleagues taking voluntary redundancy at NHS England. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, with the contract commencing on 16th February 2026 and concluding on 13th August 2026. The procurement stage is currently at Award, following a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender value set at £222,000. This selective procurement method does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger, established legal firms.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for large-scale legal firms specialising in redundancy and employment law to cater to a specific niche within the public sector, potentially paving the way for long-term collaborative relationships with NHS England. Though not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract to Freeths LLP underscores the importance of established scale and presence in effectively competing for similar tenders in this industry category. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in handling complex legal cases tied to employment and redundancy will find this category conducive for growth and future opportunities in public procurement with NHS entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Freeths LLP

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-442d065c-dce8-4367-a681-5cd19dac65c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23811b70-0af7-4fe6-9b44-6a372204caf6
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
£222,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,000 £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
18 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

FREETHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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