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Award

05 Aug 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Services - Property & Construction" was conducted by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, located in Worthing, United Kingdom. This process falls under the legal services industry category and was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for this procurement extends from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2027. The award, valued at £200,000, was completed on 3rd August 2026 and published on 5th August 2026, indicating the conclusion of the tender stage.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in property and construction law. Although the tender was not specifically marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms, such as Trowers & Hamlins LLP, were positioned to compete successfully. Companies within the legal services sector looking to expand their portfolios and collaborate with prominent health trusts may find similar tenders beneficial for growth. Engaging in such procurement processes can enhance their market presence and credibility within the industry.

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Notice Title

Legal Services - Property & Construction

Notice Description

Property & Construction Legal Service for Trust Additional information: SBS Legal Services for Health (SBS10196)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f517a73-de19-47f9-9c13-33179f5e631b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30e0857-2f28-4501-a064-75090c86e20e
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 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
SUSSEX PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORTHING
Postcode
BN11 1HS
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
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
Worthing
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Worthing West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TROWERS & HAMLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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