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External Legal Advice - 202324-006 for Synchronicity Care Ltd

COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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21 Mar 2024 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for External Legal Advice - 202324-006 to Synchronicity Care Ltd, procured through a direct award via the SBS NHS Framework. The contract is valued at £300,000 and has a contract period from March 21, 2024, to June 30, 2027. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on March 20, 2024, with the contract period starting on March 21, 2024, and ending on June 30, 2027. The procurement was for legal advisory and representation services in the North East of England.

This tender for external legal advice presents opportunities for law firms and legal service providers to compete for contracts within the healthcare sector. Businesses in the legal industry, particularly those with experience in advising NHS trusts, are well-suited to tender for this opportunity. The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has outlined the need for legal services, creating a chance for legal service firms to provide expertise and support for the trust's operations in the region. The procurement process emphasises the trust's commitment to ensuring legal compliance and effective representation in its healthcare operations.

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Notice Title

External Legal Advice - 202324-006 for Synchronicity Care Ltd

Notice Description

Synchronicity Care Limited have placed a direct award for Legal Services via SBS NHS Framework for Legal Services - SBS10196 - Lot 11 Multi Disciplinary . There are 12 Suppliers on Lot 11.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e55f0f3d-86a1-4779-a612-260282e96aa1
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2027 3-4 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
COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Julie Fretter
Contact Email
julie.fretter@nhs.net
Contact Phone
07825273062

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

BEVAN BRITTAN

BLAKE MORGAN

BROWNE JACOBSON

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

DAC BEACHCROFT

HEMPSONS

HILL DICKINSON

MILLS & REEVE

TROWERS & HAMLINS

WARD HADAWAY

WEIGHTMANS

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