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Provision of Legal Advice

KENT AND MEDWAY NHS & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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03 Sep 2025 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Advice" services. This tender was categorised under "Legal advisory services" and involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process culminated in the award phase, and the contract was awarded to Hill Dickinson LLP on 20th August 2025. The contract period spans from 25th August 2025 to 24th August 2026. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, with a contract value of £49,999.17.

This tender presents growth opportunities primarily for large legal service providers that can be engaged through pre-existing framework agreements. Businesses specialising in legal advisory services, with a focus on public sector clients, would find this type of contract particularly advantageous, affording them the chance to expand into the healthcare sector's legal advisory components. The engagement through a framework agreement also suggests potential for future contract iterations or related projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d50b098-0de1-429b-bd51-cf1d5c188818
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7e30bb1-dede-4c45-92aa-62cbc7723316
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2026 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 AND MEDWAY NHS & SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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