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Contract for the Provision of Human Resources Legal Services 25-26

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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27 May 2025 at 07:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit has concluded an award process for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Human Resources Legal Services 25-26" under the industry category of legal services. This was conducted through the NHS Resolution Framework, specifically Lot 2 concerning regulatory, health, and employment law. The contract, valued at £333,333, was awarded to DAC Beachcroft LLP and will span from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026, with key activities based in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was managed via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it transitioned from its tender period ending on 28th March 2025 to the award stage on 2nd May 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those proficient in regulatory, health, and employment law. It demonstrates the potential for growth within the healthcare sector, particularly for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the South West of England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), despite competing against larger entities, may find similar opportunities approachable due to the framework agreement's inherent support for such organisations. Businesses with expertise in understanding complex legal frameworks and offering comprehensive human resources legal consultancy would find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Human Resources Legal Services 25-26

Notice Description

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of NHS England has awarded a contract for The provision of human resources legal services to DAC Beachcroft LLP. This requirement has been procured via Further Competition via NHS Resolution Framework. Lot 2 Regulatory, health and employment law.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd34dada-4f5d-4af1-a633-53d92afcfabc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b289db2a-2314-4903-a407-11ed65aa8262
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£333,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scwcsu.justaskprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
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)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

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