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National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) pre-action letter advice

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 Jul 2026 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) pre-action letter advice" was led by the Department of Health and Social Care, focusing on providing legal advisory services. The process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, which concluded in the award stage. The contract, valued at £80,000, covers the period from 15th June 2026 to 14th September 2026, and is located in the United Kingdom. It falls under the industry category of legal services as per the CPV classification "79111000." The award was published on 22nd July 2026, with the successful bidder being MILLS & REEVE LLP.

This contract offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in legal advisory services, especially those capable of fulfilling the precise requirements of government framework agreements. Although the contract was awarded to a large-scale supplier, it highlights the potential for similar future opportunities within public procurement for other interested businesses. Companies with expertise in governmental legal advisory and the required credentials to compete in selective tender processes could find similar tenders to expand their business operations and establish a foothold in the public sector legal market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) pre-action letter advice

Notice Description

Legal services for DHSC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7ba1da-cc82-4f01-b551-8f3599d59628
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Sep 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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