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Legal Administration Support

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Administration Support" has been completed by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Situated at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, the trust sought services related to legal administration support specifically concerning the detainment of patients under the Mental Health Act. This public procurement, classified under the services category, was conducted via a below threshold method, the specifics of which are not detailed. The formal contract period started on the 1st of May 2026 and will conclude on the 30th of April 2027, with signing done on the 30th of April 2026. The process reached its conclusion on the 2nd of June 2026, with full location coverage marked within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD region.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal administration services, especially those experienced with mental health and public sector regulations. It affirms a one-year service provision allowing businesses to establish a foothold in the public healthcare sector. Companies with a robust understanding of the UK healthcare system and the legal nuances of mental health services will find this a fitting project, with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust already having been awarded as the supplier. Engaging in such contracts can help businesses enhance their portfolio and reputation within the NHS and potentially lead to further collaborations in the healthcare bureaucracy and legal compliance sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Administration Support

Notice Description

Provision of legal administration support relating to the detainment of patients under the Mental Health Act. Costs are VAT exempt.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051835-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,639 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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