Planning

EEAST - Legal Services

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST HEADQUARTERS

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PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 14:42

PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 14:39

Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:26

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust Headquarters is currently in the planning stage of procuring legal services, focusing on areas such as Property Law, Employment Law, NHS Governance and Public Law, Healthcare Law, and Corporate and Commercial Law. This tender, titled "EEAST - Legal Services," falls under the services category and is designated for the delivery within the United Kingdom. The procurement value is set at £3,000,000 with a gross value of £3,600,000. Notably, the tender is planned to be executed with the contract period starting on 1st September 2027 and ending on 31st August 2030, with the possibility for renewal extending to 31st August 2031. Important future milestones include the publication of a notice scheduled for 1st April 2026. The procurement will not establish a framework, indicating a focus on a single or ongoing service provision contract rather than multiple suppliers being appointed.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses experienced in legal advisory services, particularly those specialising in sectors like healthcare and corporate governance. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been structured to support small and medium-sized enterprises. By securing this contract, businesses can not only expand their portfolio of governmental clients but also gain prominence in highly specialised areas of law. The engagement with a renowned health service provider could lead to further opportunities within the public health sector, enhancing reputational benefits and fostering long-term growth.

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Notice Title

EEAST - Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services - Property Law, Employment Law, NHS Governance and Public Law, Healthcare Law, Corporate and Commercial Law

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025154-2025
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2030 3-4 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
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST HEADQUARTERS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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