Tender

Mediation and Neutral Evaluation Services

NHS RESOLUTION

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Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Resolution is inviting bids for its "Mediation and Neutral Evaluation Services" contract, focusing on the legal services industry. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, aims to cover services relevant to resolving disputes from personal injury, clinical negligence incidents, claims for legal costs, and other related areas. This contract is valued at £14,300,000 and is broken down into three lots: "Lot 1 Claims Mediation Service" (£3,000,000), "Lot 2 Claims Mediation Service" (£1,200,000), and "Lot 3- Neutral Evaluation" (£10,100,000). Interested suppliers should ensure submissions are made by 14th February 2025 via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The contract period for each lot is 1,440 days, and electronic submissions are preferred.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in mediation and dispute resolution. Companies with strong capabilities in handling personal injury, clinical negligence, and legal cost disputes could find substantial business growth by securing this contract. Given the open procurement method, it is ideal for businesses of varying sizes to participate, providing they meet the tender requirements and can deliver the services within the outlined contract period. This opportunity is not only lucrative due to its value but also provides a chance to build a relationship with NHS Resolution, a major buyer in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Mediation and Neutral Evaluation Services

Notice Description

Provision of mediation and neutral evaluation services to NHSR for the resolution of disputes arising from personal injury and clinical negligence incidents and/or claims and the resolution of disputes arising from claims for legal costs.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Claims Mediation Service

For the resolution of disputes arising from personal injury and clinical negligence incidents and/or claims.

Lot 2 Claims Mediation Service

For the resolution of disputes arising from claims for legal costs.

Lot 3- Neutral Evaluation

For the resolution of disputes arising from incidents, litigated and pre-action claims and disputes including but not limited to personal injury and clinical negligence and costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d02d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001332-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£14,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,300,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS RESOLUTION
Contact Name
NHSR Procurement
Contact Email
nhsr.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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