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PR2215 - Legal Services

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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27 Aug 2025 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has recently completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of legal services, valued at £240,000. This award was announced on 27th August 2025 and covers services pertinent to the Ombudsman's operations, such as casework advice, litigation, property services, and employment issues. The industry category is classified under "Legal services" with CPV code 79100000, and Capsticks Solicitors LLP along with Bevan Brittan LLP were the awarded suppliers. The contract will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029 with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal firms competent in public sector work, particularly those with expertise in litigation and advisory services within governmental or parliamentary contexts. Businesses specialising in comprehensive legal support, including property, employment, and data protection, are well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities for growth, especially if they can demonstrate capacity and a track record in managing complex legal issues for public entities. The focus on direct award procurement methods indicates a preference for established relationships and proven expertise, suggesting a competitive edge for firms with prior experience in similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR2215 - Legal Services

Notice Description

The list is not exhaustive and is not a guarantee of actual workload: Legal advice specific to PHSO business needs to include: 1. Professional advice on PHSO casework, for example jurisdictional advice. 2. Professional advice regarding Judicial Review. 3. Professional advice relating to any other form of litigation, for example breach of contract, Equality Act and small claims. 4. To conduct litigation on behalf of PHSO, to include but not limited to Judicial Review. 5. Property Services: Leases, licences, deeds of variation and property related legal issues. 6. Employment issues including litigation. 7. Information: Issues relating to the Data Protection Act; General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of Information data sharing and data security etc. 8. General advice relating to contracting issues relating to external PHSO contractors.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8e392388-82d5-4446-b329-2a2d48fbc1b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dda8db9-fb7d-4d03-b662-de563cd58cf7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
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
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BEVAN BRITTAN

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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