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Legal Services for NARU (and HART)

WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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16 Jun 2021 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust seeking legal services to support its operational frameworks, such as risk assessments and training standards. The tender, titled "Legal Services for NARU (and HART)," falls under the legal services category (CPV 79100000) and is based in England. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract valued at £100,000. The contract period spans from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024, with the award date of 8 February 2021 and the publication of the contract notice on 16 June 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in providing advice in emergency service contexts or similar sectors. Businesses capable of delivering full-service legal support, including the drafting of standard operating procedures and compliance with safety regulations, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts with the West Midlands Ambulance Service and could benefit from establishing a long-term partnership in ongoing legal advisory roles.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for NARU (and HART)

Notice Description

The supply of legal advice to support the national safe system of work provided by NARU and associated provisions including standard operating procedures, risk assessments, training competency standards and equipment safety.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e3211fe-7cd4-46bb-80eb-90a73e054ea8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6101355-3fb9-4b8d-99e5-a76fc33d8120
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct award using - CCS FW WPS Legal Services RM3788 Lot 2a full service firms
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 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
WEST MIDLANDS AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Laura Johnson
Contact Email
laura.johnson@wmas.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIERLEY HILL
Postcode
DY5 1LX
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
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
Dudley
Electoral Ward
Brierley Hill & Wordsley South
Westminster Constituency
Stourbridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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