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Temporary Legal Support Secondment - SFT

SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Jul 2026 at 20:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for temporary legal support secondment was conducted by the Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, located in Salisbury, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Temporary Legal Support Secondment - SFT", falls under the services category, specifically legal services, as per the CPV classification code 79100000. The tender was initiated in the planning stage and proceeded through a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. This process, now completed, involved a contract period from 23rd February 2026 to 26th June 2026, with a potential for renewal as part of restructuring efforts within the Trust's legal team. The awarded contract, valued at £30,000, was conferred to BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, a large supplier based in Bristol, United Kingdom, on the 23rd of February 2026. Information regarding the contract was published on the 2nd of July 2026.

This tender offers a significant growth opportunity for legal service providers skilled in offering short-term secondments and those experienced in public sector work. Companies that can provide qualified lawyers capable of managing legal services administration on a temporary basis are best suited for such opportunities. The ability to engage in direct procurement processes without competition is advantageous for businesses seeking to build or enhance partnerships with NHS Foundation Trusts and similar organisations. Participation in tenders like this can lead to further engagements, given the possibility of contract renewal and collaboration within the public sector's legal framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Temporary Legal Support Secondment - SFT

Notice Description

Two lawyers available to the Trust to assist the legal services administration time for two days between them per week. The lawyers providing the support to SFT for interim period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062504-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 26 Jun 2026 1-6 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
SALISBURY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 8BJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Downton & Ebble Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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