Award

Legal Services

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL

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Award

10 Feb 2026 at 13:42

Award Notice
Award

04 Feb 2026 at 10:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "Legal Services," initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol, has recently progressed to the award stage. This contract involves the provision of legal services classified under the CPV code 79100000. The procurement process was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The main procurement category is services with a total contract value of £3,000,000. The contract is effective from 1 December 2025 and will run until 30 November 2027. The tendering process was completed on 13 November 2025, and the award was made on 3 December 2025. This procurement opportunity is geographically focused in Bristol, with services delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for legal service firms capable of engaging in large-scale, complex contracts. The involvement of established suppliers such as DAC Beachcroft LLP*, Hill Dickinson LLP, and Weightmans LLP indicates that this contract is most suited for established legal firms with the capacity and resources to fulfil the requirements of NHS Blood and Transplant. While the project's scale and budget requirements may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with robust experience in public sector agreements and those working within the legal services industry will find this project beneficial to enhance their portfolio and gain valuable exposure in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal service for NHS Blood & Transplant.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d97a20a2-6958-4e3b-87a4-109bb562817f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa528cf9-39a7-4b87-8461-290685422e4c
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
Not specified

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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DAC BEACHCROFT

HILL DICKINSON

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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