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Legal Advisory Services for Key Worker Accommodation

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Jan 2026 at 15:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process entitled "Legal Advisory Services for Key Worker Accommodation". This contract involves legal services aimed at supporting the proposed disposal and long-term management of key worker accommodation. The procurement was conducted through a direct call off from the HTE Legal Services Framework and has now reached the contract stage, with an award notice published on 27 January 2026. Hempsons LLP, a large-scale legal firm based in London, has been appointed as the supplier for this service. The contract period is set from 1 February 2026 to 31 August 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 28 February 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities mainly for large legal firms with expertise in public sector contracts and NHS-related services. Given the specialised nature of the legal advisory tasks and the framework compliance required, firms with prior experience in similar frameworks and healthcare projects are well-suited to benefit from such engagements. This direct procurement method, below threshold without competition, highlights the importance of strategic partnerships and existing frameworks in facilitating these opportunities, particularly for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advisory Services for Key Worker Accommodation

Notice Description

The Trust has undertaken a direct call off from the HTE Legal Services Framework to appoint Hempsons LLP to provide specialist legal advisory services in support of the proposed Key Worker Accommodation disposal and long term management scheme. A Transparency Notice will be published to declare the Trust's intention to award the legal services contract directly to Hempsons LLP via the HTE Legal Services Framework, in line with the Procurement Act 2023 requirements. This ensures openness and visibility of the Trust's decision, enabling suppliers to understand the justification (specialist nature, urgency, framework compliance, and Hempsons' relevant NHS experience). Publishing the notice provides the required legal assurance, supports defensibility of the direct award, and demonstrates adherence to SFI and statutory transparency obligations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ff2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007206-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
naveen.pitchumani@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEMPSONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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