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Provision of Solicitors to the Inquests (STI) Services

Hampshire County Council

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14 Sep 2026 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council procured legal services to support its Coroners Service with Solicitors to Inquest work connected with Operation Magenta, a police investigation into more than 800 deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. The requirement covers dedicated case management and preparation for inquests, including support for the initial batch of referrals and the resulting pressure on the Coroners Service. The work is delivered in the South East of England. It is a services contract for legal work, classified under CPV 79100000. The requirement is focused on specialist support for coronial casework rather than general legal advice, and is intended to help the Authority manage and prepare a substantial and complex programme of inquests.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a selective mini-competition under the Government Commercial Agency Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 framework, Lot 1a. The award was made to TLT LLP on 2 September 2026 for £3,886,500 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract runs from 14 September 2026 to 5 September 2028. The original tender deadline was 12 August 2026 at 14:00. Hampshire County Council identified the framework call-off route as the viable procurement method and sought best value through the mini-competition. The procurement is recorded as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. TLT LLP is the selected supplier, and the award remains active.

This award demonstrates demand for legal teams able to provide Solicitors to Inquest services to a local authority coronial function during a large, complex investigation. A credible competitor would need practical expertise in coronial case management, inquest preparation and the handling of a high volume of related referrals, with the organisational capacity to support sustained delivery over a multi-year programme. The Gosport War Memorial Hospital investigation indicates that suppliers must be able to work methodically across many connected deaths and prepare cases to a consistent standard. The route also shows the importance of access to the relevant public sector legal services framework and the ability to compete effectively in a framework mini-competition. The buyer considers this type of opportunity suitable for SMEs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Solicitors to the Inquests (STI) Services

Notice Description

The Authority Coroners Services are preparing for the initial batch of referrals from Operation Magenta, a Police investigation into over 800 deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. This is expected to have a significant impact on the Coroners Service, particularly in terms of case management and the preparation of inquests. The Senior Coroner has highlighted the necessity to appoint Solicitors to Inquest to provide dedicated support with case management and preparation, these appointments are likely to span several years. The Government Commercial Agency, Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 framework, Lot 1a, was identified as the most viable framework for this procurement and a mini competition has been undertaken to secure best value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5064cd0-fd3a-4287-b70c-91a94ac4d0ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/315ef5ca-fce3-4ef6-8010-4b91d497da32
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
£3,886,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,886,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 5 Sep 2028 1-2 years
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
Hampshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT LLP

Further Information

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