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W160905 Contract for Litigation Services

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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10 Jul 2025 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority has awarded a contract for financial and insurance services under the title "W160905 Contract for Litigation Services." This procurement process, which falls under the 'services' industry category, has reached the award stage as of 4 July 2025. The successful supplier, SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LLP, will commence the three-year contract from 25 September 2025, concluding on 13 December 2028. The procurement was conducted via a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are intended to be delivered to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the broader United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in providing litigation services within the financial and insurance sector. The contract value of £582,240 offers a substantial platform for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are well-suited to engage in this selective procurement process. Businesses located within or capable of serving the specified regions, such as the United Kingdom and surrounding territories, stand to benefit significantly from this contract opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W160905 Contract for Litigation Services

Notice Description

Provision of Litigation Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff3de6f2-41dd-4f09-a338-ecb78f28dce0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d750d7-004e-4a76-ac2d-06be5589efe7
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£582,240 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£582,240 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 13 Dec 2028 3-4 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHSBSA Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercialservicesteam@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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