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Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services 2019

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2019 at 14:22

Tender

04 Feb 2019 at 16:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services initiated by HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE), acting on behalf of the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW). The contract, valued at £40 million, is classified under the legal services category and spans from 1st July 2019 to 30th June 2022. The tender was publicly published on 4th February 2019, with the bidding period concluding on 7th May 2019. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This opportunity is ripe for law firms, particularly those with expertise in corporate governance, healthcare law, and other specified specialisms. Firms capable of providing mandatory and optional legal services listed in the framework are encouraged to compete, especially large legal entities familiar with complex procurement processes. Engaging in this tender could significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and provide steady income through long-term contracts with established public entities.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services 2019

Notice Description

This will be an award notice for the Renewal of Legal Services 2015 Framework Agreement. Required all awarded suppliers to be able to cover all mandatory specialisms of law as outlined below to the required standard. There are, in addition, a number of specialist areas of law which are deemed optional, which suppliers will be able to provide under the Framework Agreement providing they meet the minimum capability score. Mandatory Specialisms : (i) Corporate Governance, (ii) Healthcare inc. Mental Health Law, (iii) Contract and Commercial Law, (iv) Employment, Pensions and Employee Related Tax Law, (v) Property, Estates Energy and Environmental Law, (vi) Corporate Finance & Public Private Partnership Law, (vii) Intellectual Property, IT, Telecoms, Media and eCommerce Law, (viii) Tax Law, (ix) Information Law, to include GDPR, Data Protection, FOIA, common law confidentiality. Optional Specialisms: (i) Mergers & Acquisitions, (ii) Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Investigations, (iii) International Law TERMS AND CONDITIONS/ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this framework agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this framework agreement, The management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation,as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ece998a5-c3ef-4fb9-ac7f-63cdd19f2a4a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/579c4a6b-fab2-4954-9358-2bba6be156fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 3-4 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
HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")
Contact Name
Louise Daly
Contact Email
louise.daly@htepg.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 1NU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

BROWNE JACOBSON

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

CLYDE

DAC BEACHCROFT

HEMPSOMS

HILL DICKINSON

KENNEDYS LAW

WARDHADAWAY

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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