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Provision of Legal Advice

KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST

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13 Jul 2026 at 10:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Legal Advice", has been initiated by the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. This tender is classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and pertains to the delivery of legal services across various domains in the United Kingdom, specifically centred in Maidstone, England. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage, concluding with an active status on the contract, which began on 3rd July 2026 and is set to end on 2nd July 2030. The total contract value is £326,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large legal firms, given its long-term contract duration of four years and substantial financial size. Although currently awarded to Hill Dickinson LLP, businesses that specialise in providing comprehensive legal advice and services might find similar tenders beneficial for scaling their operations. The procurement process, which favours medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), showcases the potential for such companies to participate in, and potentially qualify for, future opportunities within public sector frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services covering multiple areas

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f1236900-13c4-4caf-a49a-55cbc5273676
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/518f25f3-9ca2-460d-b5ef-7989250ec4eb
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
£326,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£326,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 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

HILL DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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