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Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Mills and Reeve

NHS ENGLAND

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23 Mar 2026 at 16:43

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed a procurement process titled "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Mills and Reeve" within the legal services industry category, aimed at supporting colleagues opting for voluntary redundancy. This was facilitated through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £444,500, spans from 16th February 2026 to 13th August 2026, and the services will be delivered in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the award status being active as of 17th February 2026. NHS England, located at Wellington Place, Leeds, serves as the buying organisation.

This tender, focusing on legal services related to voluntary redundancies, presents opportunities for large-scale legal firms experienced in handling similar advisory services. While it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, firms like MILLS & REEVE LLP are well-positioned to leverage such contracts for business growth by establishing themselves as preferred suppliers for government entities like NHS England. Engaging in such public sector contracts can enhance a firm’s portfolio and foster long-term relationships within the legal advisory sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Mills and Reeve

Notice Description

Funding to support colleagues who choose to take voluntary redundancy at NHSE

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9fc5e8f-c4f4-4b41-81f8-8960e706bd9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6afb2f67-17fc-41aa-8ae8-6b0cdba96d90
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
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
£444,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£444,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 13 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AW
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
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
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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