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Legal Services

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Sep 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Legal Services," falls under the services category, with the industry specifically focusing on "Legal advisory and representation services" (CPV: 79110000). The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 20th August 2025 and effective from 3rd September 2025 to 2nd September 2026. The procurement method was "Below threshold - unknown," and the contract, valued at £90,000 net (£108,000 gross), was awarded to Mills & Reeve, a large-scale supplier in the legal services industry, based in Cambridge.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the legal sector, particularly those specialising in advisory and representation services, to collaborate with a prominent public healthcare institution. Companies with a strong presence in the regional legal market or those seeking to establish connections with central government entities would find this contract particularly advantageous. Engaging with the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust can offer extensive growth potential for firms looking to expand their client base and enhance their portfolio through delivering high-standard legal support.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

723 - Legal Services & Support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05930e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053500-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£90,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2025 - 2 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tracey.leigh3@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
Post Town
Cambridge
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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