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Access to Legal Services

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Jul 2025 at 13:31

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07 Jul 2025 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has directly awarded a contract for "Access to Legal Services" as of 6 June 2025, with a value of £900,000. This contract, part of a framework agreement with Health Trust Europe, aims to provide wide-ranging legal advice services encompassing eight mandatory specialisms, including Corporate and Healthcare sectors. The contract will operate initially for a 12-month period, ending on 5 June 2026, and is eligible for extension. The procurement process implemented the "Award procedure without prior publication," focusing on legal services within the region of Sunderland, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly large-scale legal firms capable of delivering on diverse specialisms such as Employment and Data Protection law. Suitable candidates are those with expertise in handling frameworks similar to the Health Trust Europe agreement and with the capability to commit to fixed, capped, and blended service rates. The successful supplier, Ward Hadaway LLP, exemplifies the type of entity well-equipped to leverage such opportunities, ensuring compliance with NHS statutory responsibilities, whilst facilitating internal staff development within the Integrated Care Board.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Legal Services

Notice Description

The service is to provide a means of access for legal advice across the ICB. This contract is in respect of the Legal Services framework agreement between Health Trust Europe and suppliers dated 18 August 2023. The Framework Agreement will cover eight (8) mandatory specialisms, which the awarded supplier will be able to supply. These are; Corporate, Healthcare (including Mental Health), Commercial, Employment, Real Estate and Property, Cyber, Data Protection & Information, Finance and Environmental, Social and Governance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service is to provide a means of access for legal advice across the ICB. This contract is in respect of the Legal Services framework agreement between Health Trust Europe and suppliers dated 18 August 2023. The Contracting Authority has directly awarded this contract to Ward Hadaway. The Framework Agreement will cover eight (8) mandatory specialisms, which the awarded supplier will be able to supply. These are; Corporate, Healthcare (including Mental Health), Commercial, Employment, Real Estate and Property, Cyber, Data Protection & Information, Finance and Environmental, Social and Governance. The total contract value is PS900,000 and inclusive of rates for service. These include fixed hourly rates, blended rates, capped rates and fixed fee options for projects or long-term engagements. Commencement date of the contract 06 June 2025. Contract term is 12 months from the Commencement Date (ending 05 June 2026) and may be extended in accordance with Clause 15.2 of Schedule 2 of the Call-Off Terms and Conditions provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than 14 months.

Options: Commencement date of the contract 06 June 2025. Contract term is 12 months from the Commencement Date (ending 05 June 2026) and may be extended in accordance with Clause 15.2 of Schedule 2 of the Call-Off Terms and Conditions provided that the duration of this Contract shall be no longer than 14 months.

Procurement Information

This contract was directly awarded to Ward Hadaway in respect of the Legal Services framework agreement between Health Trust Europe and suppliers dated 18 August 2023. The Framework Agreement will cover eight (8) mandatory specialisms, which the awarded supplier will be able to supply. These are; Corporate, Healthcare (including Mental Health), Commercial, Employment, Real Estate and Property, Cyber, Data Protection & Information, Finance and Environmental, Social and Governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055a04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039958-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Postcode Area
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ward Hadaway LLP

Further Information

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