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Provision of legal services

KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST

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20 Mar 2026 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services. This tender, under the industry category of 'Legal advisory and representation services', takes place at their location in Ashford, England, with a specific postal code TN25 4AZ associated with delivery addresses. The process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 20th March 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and forms part of a direct award provision through a call-off from the Legal Services Framework Agreement, effective from 1st February 2023 to 31st January 2027. The procurement method used was selective, focusing on a framework agreement, and the contract period is set from 2nd January 2026 to 1st January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those experienced in dealing with public sector clients, to expand their influence and footprint in the healthcare sector. Large firms such as Bevan Brittan LLP, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for this type of business given the scale and scope of the services required, encompassing inquest representation, regulatory advice, and general legal counsel. Although smaller businesses and voluntary organisations are not the focus here, large-scale providers with the capacity to comply with the demands of a framework agreement will find ample potential for business growth and long-term partnership with NHS Commercial Solutions through similar procurement initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of legal services

Notice Description

For the provision of legal services in the following areas: * Review of Coroner/Coronial statements, including liaison with coroners and relevant staff. * Representation at inquest hearings as required. * Court of Protection advice. * Regulatory advice. * General legal advice. * Support calls for staff attending Family Law Court hearings, if required. These services are to cover current open inquests and any further requirements arising during the contract term. Additional information: Direct award provision for the Client pursuant to the Legal Services Framework Agreement, Reference 5324-4903, dated 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2027, between Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions, as the Authority and the Supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d4a0e14-98da-4a9f-80c3-ecfd73cc6c68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f20efb-a37c-4f3f-969b-fe4017c5134b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation 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
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 6-12 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
KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
ME16 9NT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Aylesford South & Ditton
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

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