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Provision of Legal Services

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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30 Jan 2026 at 10:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for legal services has been completed. The award concerns the provision of legal services under the title "Provision of Legal Services - R345721," which falls under the services category. The procurement took place in Chester, UK, specifically facilitated by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority associated with the central government. Conducted through a direct procurement method, it was a below-threshold process carried out without competition. The contract, signed on 28th January 2026 and active from 29th to 30th January 2026, was awarded to Hill Dickinson Davis Campbell Solicitors, headquartered in Liverpool.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the legal industry, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive legal service solutions. Hill Dickinson Davis Campbell Solicitors, an SME already engaged, demonstrates that agile firms with a strong presence in the legal sector can effectively secure such contracts. Businesses with expertise in handling legal requirements for public healthcare institutions are well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in similar tenders, potentially benefitting from contracts involving central government authorities or healthcare trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services - R345721

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008338-2026
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
SME

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
£11,052 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@coch-cps.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL DICKINSON DAVIS CAMPBELL SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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