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AD-HOC LEGAL SERVICES (ESTATES)

DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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23 Jun 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "AD-HOC LEGAL SERVICES (ESTATES)" was conducted by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chesterfield, England. The tender falls under the industry category of Legal services, specifically coded as CPV 79100000, and was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. The process reached the awarding stage on 17th February 2025, after the tender period ended on 1st February 2025. This two-year contract, valued at £18,000, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, targeting the East Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the legal services sector, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. Businesses experienced in providing specialised legal services related to estates may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The specific procurement requirement by a credible public entity like NHS Foundation Trust could enhance a supplier's portfolio and establish long-term business relations. Hill Dickinson Limited, an SME, has already been awarded this contract, showcasing the opportunity for similar-sized companies to engage in government contracts and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

AD-HOC LEGAL SERVICES (ESTATES)

Notice Description

LEGAL SERVICES - NOE CPC REFERENCE: NOE.0647 OPTION TO EXTEND 2 X 12M

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7b75b0d-8ad1-47fc-b927-bec489be891b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06930e54-12b2-4c84-b3d5-e2701aa79191
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
DE45 1AD
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Bakewell
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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