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PAHT - Legal Professional Services

THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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08 Oct 2025 at 08:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Harlow, United Kingdom, involved awarding a contract for "PAHT - Legal Professional Services." This process fell under the industry category of legal services and was finalised in the award stage. The procurement was executed as a direct, below threshold arrangement without competition. The contract was awarded to DAC Beachcroft LLP and is active, covering the period from 24th March 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £80,000 exclusive of VAT, and a gross amount of £96,000. Key documents related to this tender were published on 8th October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling contracts for public authorities. Although this contract was awarded directly, future similar opportunities could benefit both well-established legal consultancy firms and emerging legal specialists who can demonstrate expertise in navigating healthcare-related legal challenges. This contract highlights the need for timely response to procurement opportunities from governmental bodies like NHS Trusts, offering avenues for strategic partnerships and long-term service agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PAHT - Legal Professional Services

Notice Description

Payment for professional legal fees - awarded under a waiver

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa29
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063122-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Jill Vaughan
Contact Email
jill.vaughan@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW
Postcode
CM20 1QX
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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