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Provision of Legal Advice

KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust seeking the provision of ad hoc legal advice and support services, classified under the legal services category. Located in Maidstone, England, this contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was completed on 15th July 2026, with a value of £326,000 and covers a period from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2030. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, signalling the completion of the tender process for this legal services requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering legal services, particularly those specialising in complex areas of law. It highlights a demand for expertise in large-scale legal support, suitable for firms capable of managing extensive service demands. Although the contract has been awarded to BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from similar opportunities in future procurements, especially those with the capacity to handle comprehensive legal advice services within the public sector. Understanding the procurement methods and framework agreements can position businesses well for future tenders by the NHS trust or similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice

Notice Description

The provision of ad hoc legal advice and support services to assist with a number of complex areas of law

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e559eb71-749e-4f99-9b06-9aaec29c4942
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f16d7c-c2b6-4a09-8013-845411597f9a
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
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2030 4-5 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
KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME16 9PH
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Barming Heath & Teston
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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