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title: "Provision of Legal Services to Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust"
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# Provision of Legal Services to Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-011aa465-d4d8-4308-95fc-06dbf3d0280e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of legal services was conducted by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, valued at £1,400,000, falls under the legal services category and is located in the North East and Yorkshire and the Humber regions of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2017 and is set to conclude on 30th September 2020, following a tender period that ended on 26th June 2017. This information was published on 10th October 2017.

This tender represents an opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, especially those capable of supporting NHS trusts. Large legal firms would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract due to the substantial financial backing and the capacity needed to service the requirements over the three-year period, with the potential for an additional year. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector, especially those already experienced in the healthcare field, could find this tender particularly advantageous.

## Notice

Contract award notice for the provision of Legal Services to Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. 36 Months with an option for a further 1 x 12 month extension. Shared Business Services Framework SBS/13/SG/ZWS/8355 was utilised. Additional information: This is an award notice not an opportunity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b94bd10-f121-495a-9d35-356e7d32ac7e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COUNTY DURHAM |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 2RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Shotton and South Hetton |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BOND DICKINSON; CHAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; DAC BEACHCROFT; HEMPSONS; WARD HADAWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2017 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b94bd10-f121-495a-9d35-356e7d32ac7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b94bd10-f121-495a-9d35-356e7d32ac7e
  10th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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