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ENHT - Legal Counsel Fee

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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07 May 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the awarding of a contract by the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust for legal advisory and representation services. The contract was awarded to Capsticks Solicitors LLP, with an agreed value of £47,700. This falls under the industry category of "Legal advisory and representation services" and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached completion on 14th March 2025. The contract period is set from 23rd August 2024 to 31st October 2024, and the procurement method was a direct award via waiver, fitting the specific needs of the Trust.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for large legal service providers to engage with the public health sector. Organisations that specialise in legal advisory services and have the capacity to manage public sector contracts would find this tender particularly suited to their business model. By securing such a contract, companies can enhance their portfolio within the healthcare industry, potentially access subsequent legal service opportunities, and strengthen their business relationships within this sector. Although the tender process was not open for small or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), it highlights the specialised nature of the required services and the Trust's specific procurement needs.

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Notice Title

ENHT - Legal Counsel Fee

Notice Description

ENHT - Legal Counsel Fee Direct award via waiver

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72c227b4-082d-46fb-8757-b599010bb811
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6227d913-7582-4d8c-b216-e5767ff27cfc
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 -
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,700 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 1-6 months
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 HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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