Planning

Legal Services Framework Agreement 2027 NHSCS

SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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08 Jun 2026 at 15:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

08 Jun 2026 at 14:55

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 16:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of renewing its NHS England Accredited Framework Agreement for Legal Services, with a focus on various categories including corporate and commercial law, employment law, and health law. This tender, titled "Legal Services Framework Agreement 2027 NHSCS," is set in the United Kingdom, specifically Leatherhead, Surrey. The procurement process is expected to follow an open procedure, with the legal framework being utilised under UK legislation 2023/54. The framework agreement will begin on 1st February 2027 and end on 31st January 2030, with potential renewal extending to 2035. An initial notice for the realisation of this framework was published on 8th June 2026, with further communications anticipated by 10th July 2026.

This upcoming tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for legal service providers with expertise in the specified categories. The framework's single lot and suitability for SMEs make it accessible for a diverse range of businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises. Given the substantial contract value and the open procedural approach, firms experienced in public sector legal services will find this a promising opportunity to expand their operations and establish or reinforce their presence in the healthcare and public law sectors. Companies capable of providing comprehensive legal support in areas such as governance and mental health law could leverage this framework to align with NHS requirements and deliver innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Agreement 2027 NHSCS

Notice Description

NHS Commercial Solutions (hosted by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) is preparing to renew our successful NHS England Accredited Framework Agreement for Legal Services. The new Framework will be available to the NHS and wider public sector and is expected to have a single Lot with the following categories of legal services: Core Categories: * Corporate and Commercial Law * Employment Law * Property Law Non-Core Categories: * Health Law * Primary Care Law * Mental Health Law * Law relating to Healthcare Projects * NHS Governance and Public Law Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice, not a live tender opportunity.

Planning Information

NHS Commercial Solutions (hosted by Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) is pleased to invite providers of Legal Services to take part in this Preliminary Market Engagement in order to inform the content and structure of our new upcoming Legal Services Framework Agreement. A Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire is available to download and complete. Link to portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin?startURL=%2Fone%2Fone.app#/alohaRedirect/apex/Supplier_Portal_2019 See Project Ref: C451642

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053935-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY AND BORDERS PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEATHERHEAD
Postcode
KT22 7AD
Post Town
Kingston upon Thames
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Mole Valley
Electoral Ward
Leatherhead North
Westminster Constituency
Epsom and Ewell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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