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Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Sharpe Pritchard

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by NHS England, focused on providing "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance" to support colleagues opting for voluntary redundancy. This falls under the legal services industry category and is located in Leeds, England with a postal code of LS1 4AW. The process reached the award stage on 23rd March 2026, with the contract having started on 16th February 2026 and expected to conclude by 13th August 2026. Notably, this procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £266,500, highlights the prioritisation of comprehensive legal advice during redundancy processes.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those adept at handling employment and redundancy matters. While NHS England does not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with proven experience or existing engagements within framework agreements stand in a favourable position. Sharpe Pritchard LLP was identified as the supplier, suggesting that similar firms, or those looking to expand their public sector portfolio, could find lucrative opportunities in adapting to specific, specialised advice needs like those required in this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Sharpe Pritchard

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b666342-441e-4584-9141-580a5da63c66
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a67364-176f-44aa-aeff-572a1ffd56ea
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
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
£266,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£266,500 £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
13 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

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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