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Legal advisory services

CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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27 Apr 2026 at 10:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for legal advisory services related to the Children's Hospital Project, focusing on construction contract drafting and procurement support, has been completed by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Located in Cambridge, UK, this public authority falls under central government jurisdiction. The tender was issued through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was classified below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 24th April 2026, and is active from 27th April 2026 to 26th April 2027, involving services in the UK region of UKH12.

This tender offers business growth opportunities particularly for legal advisory firms with experience in construction contracts and public sector procurement processes. Large-scale enterprises, such as Mills & Reeve LLP, the supplier awarded with the contract, are well-suited to undertake such projects due to their comprehensive capabilities in legal services and expertise in handling complex advisory roles. Companies aiming to expand their portfolio in legal representation and advisory services within the healthcare sector could benefit significantly from engaging in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal advisory services

Notice Description

1357 - Legal advisory services for Children's Hospital Project covering construction contract (ECC) drafting and supporting procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037924-2026
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
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
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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