Planning

Legal Services

NHS PROPERTY SERVICES

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PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2025 at 10:41

Planning

19 May 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Property Services is planning to procure various legal services, including property advice, construction law, PFI, governance, and public law, under a tender titled "Legal Services." This procurement falls within the services category, with a gross value of approximately £6.82 million. The buying organisation operates from Regent House, Heaton Lane, Stockport, UKD35, United Kingdom. As of 4th June 2025, the procurement process is in the planning update stage. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 22nd September 2025 and that the contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2026, concluding on 30th September 2028. The procurement method includes strategies conducive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aligning with sub-central government authority classifications.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for enterprises specialising in legal advisory and representation services. Businesses equipped with expertise in property advice, governance, and construction law would find this a promising avenue for growth. As NHS Property Services supports SMEs, smaller firms with niche capabilities in these areas are encouraged to participate and can leverage this contract to expand their clientele base. Given the significant budget and multi-year contract period, successful bidders could enhance their market position and establish enduring partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Various Legal Services such as Property advice, Construction Law, PFI, Governance and Public Law, etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051794
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029811-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,679,167 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS PROPERTY SERVICES
Contact Name
TBC
Contact Email
nhsps.pipeline.notices@property.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK4 1BS
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Brinnington & Stockport Central
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

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