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Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Ashfords LLP

NHS ENGLAND

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13 Apr 2026 at 11:51

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has successfully awarded a contract titled "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Ashfords LLP" under the industry category of legal services. This procurement process was initiated and completed under a selective method, drawing from a framework agreement. The procurement pertains to legal services intended to support NHS England colleagues opting for voluntary redundancy. The award was made on 13th April 2026, with the contract running from 16th February 2026 to 13th August 2026. The services are to be delivered primarily in England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £533,500. Although this process has concluded in the award stage, it underscores NHS England's commitment to providing comprehensive support during organisational transitions.

This procurement opportunity may serve as a valuable benchmark for large legal service providers capable of offering specialised guidance in redundancy matters. While it is specifically structured for larger organisations due to the selective procurement method, similar future opportunities may exist for other qualified businesses. The legal services category presents continued growth potential for firms experienced in handling public sector contracts and organisations with a strategic interest in frameworks. Businesses adept at navigating such procurement processes could position themselves favourably for upcoming contracts of similar scope and nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Ashfords LLP

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-804dc8bd-4690-4ff2-ab70-8949a6b0f376
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe68de69-65ed-46eb-8d20-8a5eac55fd93
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
Large

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
£533,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£533,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks 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

ASHFORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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