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SBS10196 - Legal Services for Health

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES - NHS TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire Community Services - NHS Trust has successfully awarded the contract SBS10196 for legal services dedicated to health, specifically focusing on multi-disciplinary support including inquests and claims. The procurement process concluded with the awarding stage, effective from 19th February 2026, with the services slated to continue until 18th February 2031 in the East of England. As a selective procurement conducted through a framework agreement, the £50,000 contract was awarded to Capsticks LLP. This legal services contract falls under the CPV classification of 79100000.

This tender for legal services presents growth opportunities for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those specialising in healthcare legal services. With Cambridgeshire Community Services - NHS Trust as the buying organisation, firms certified to handle case-by-case legal instructions are well-suited to compete and serve public sector clients effectively. A contract awarded under a selective procurement framework suggests opportunities for established legal firms capable of offering comprehensive support services while ensuring compliance with public sector standards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large firms alike can leverage this contract to expand their footprint in the healthcare legal services industry.

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Notice Title

SBS10196 - Legal Services for Health

Notice Description

Legal Services for Health - SBS Direct Award - SBS10196 - Lot 11: Multi-disciplinary support. Services to be provided - Legal Services to include inquests and claim, as so instructed on a case-by-case basis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9f4bd877-af9b-414f-88ec-50029b771064
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a55caff-647f-4e93-96e6-2f0dc37d6abf
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
SME, VCSE
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES - NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST IVES
Postcode
PE27 4LG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Ives South
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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