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DHSC: ARP: Legal Services

AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for legal services, titled "DHSC: ARP: Legal Services", has been completed under the authority of the Ambulance Radio Programme. This tender falls under the legal services industry category and had an estimated value of £2,000,000. Awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP, a large-scale legal firm, the contract commences on 12th March 2026 and concludes on 11th March 2028. The procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement using selective procurement methods. The delivery address for services is in Nottingham, UK (postal code NG2 1BJ). The Ambulance Radio Programme, based in Westminster, London, oversees this process, with the ARP Commercial Team available for inquiries.

The tender for legal services provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in this sector, especially those adept at delivering tailored support within the healthcare domain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore overlapping opportunities within similar framework agreements to compete effectively. Browne Jacobson LLP's role as the supplier highlights potential avenues for collaboration or subcontracting for businesses capable of providing niche or complementary legal services. Smaller businesses may find significant opportunities within framework agreements like the one utilised for this procurement, offering access to more selective and potentially lucrative contracts.

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Notice Title

DHSC: ARP: Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal service support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f73549c-d9b3-4e21-bdc4-78ef40a1d13b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2028 2-3 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
AMBULANCE RADIO PROGRAMME
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WESTMINSTER, LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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