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HPFT - Legal Advise for Coroner's Inquest

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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15 Sep 2026 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust procured legal advice and representation connected with a coroner’s inquest. The requirement is classified as legal services and is intended for work associated with the Trust’s activities in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with the procurement record also describing delivery across the United Kingdom and wider jurisdictions. The Trust is the buying organisation, supported by Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS NHS Procurement. The requirement was described as a direct award through Lot 11 of the SBS10196 framework, so it concerns specialist legal support for a specific inquest rather than a general legal services contract. The selected provider is Capsticks Solicitors LLP, a large legal practice. This is relevant to firms providing specialist coroner’s inquest advice, advocacy and related public-sector legal services.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. It used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, described as a direct award via SBS10196 Lot 11. The tender deadline was 24 June 2026 at 12:00. The estimated value range was £50,000 minimum to £107,000 maximum. Capsticks Solicitors LLP received the award, valued at £107,000. The award date was 10 July 2026. The contract period runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 March 2027. The evaluation basis and selection requirements are not set out in the available process details. The opportunity was not divided into lots within this procurement; the reference to Lot 11 is to the existing framework route used for the call-off. The award status is active.

This award demonstrates demand from an NHS foundation trust for specialist legal support in coroner’s inquest matters, delivered through a public-sector framework call-off. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in coroner’s law and inquest proceedings, including advising an NHS organisation on evidence, governance, clinical context and representation before a coroner. The requirement is suited to an established legal practice able to handle sensitive, potentially complex cases and provide responsive advice to a public-sector client. Experience working with NHS trusts, healthcare investigations and public bodies would help establish credibility, alongside appropriately qualified solicitors and advocacy capability. Suppliers should also understand how to secure and deliver work through relevant framework agreements and direct-award routes, since this buyer used that route for the requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HPFT - Legal Advise for Coroner's Inquest

Notice Description

HPFT - Legal Advise for Coroner's Inquest Direct award via SBS10196 Lot 11

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91a12e2b-6b12-4079-a14a-a1376539a29a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffb43c-dcfd-4ab1-9b3f-78507a2ba7a4
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
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Mar 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
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Postcode Area
St Albans
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Further Information

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