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ELFT - Forensic Advocacy Service

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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26 Mar 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The East London NHS Foundation Trust initiated a procurement process for a Forensic Advocacy Service under the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative Framework. Located in London, UK, this procurement falls within the services category, specifically administrative healthcare services. Although the tender process was conducted according to statutory guidance under the Provider Selection Regime, it was ultimately cancelled due to financial concerns, as the single bid received exceeded the Trust's funding envelope. The process stage was at the Award, dated 26 March 2026, indicating that it did not successfully proceed to contract due to value for money considerations.

This tender presented an opportunity for businesses within the healthcare administrative services sector to engage with public health organisations and expand their offerings in the forensic advocacy area. Though the procurement was discontinued, companies that specialise in cost-effective healthcare services could benefit from similar tenders in the future. Businesses with the capability to provide competitive pricing and unique solutions tailored to the healthcare authorities' needs might find favourable opportunities within this collaborative procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

ELFT - Forensic Advocacy Service

Notice Description

(ELFT) Forensic Advocacy Service - Call-off under the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) Advocacy Services for Health and Social Care Framework Agreement (NOE.0627).

Lot Information

Lot 1

(ELFT) Forensic Advocacy Service - Call-off under the North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) Advocacy Services for Health and Social Care Framework Agreement (NOE.0627).

Procurement Information

Award of the contract without prior publication is compliant as this procurement is a further competition off the 'Lot 1: Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes, Fully Managed Service' on the 'Workforce Alliance: Workforce Support - Occupational Health Framework'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027718-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 8DE
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

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