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Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Womble Bond and Dickinson

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Womble Bond and Dickinson" is managed by NHS England, located at Wellington Place, Leeds, England. This contract falls within the legal services category, as classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 9th February 2026, and an award was made to Womble Bond & Dickinson, a large-scale supplier, on 13th February 2026.

This tender represents an opportunity for large-scale legal firms specialising in employment law and redundancy matters to secure a significant contract. Despite being selectively procured, it reflects potential openings for experienced organisations within the legal services sector to engage with major public buyers like NHS England. Businesses capable of handling substantial legal workloads related to voluntary redundancy could benefit from such procurement processes, enhancing their profile within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Womble Bond and Dickinson

Notice Description

Funding to support colleagues who choose to take voluntary redundancy at NHSE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c43f9f8-a70f-4820-a0a8-9eeb904a7d66
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
£222,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 13 Aug 2026 1-6 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND & DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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