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# Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE (NOE CPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-117dcd2c-075b-44a5-8710-5dd59914d426

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## Summary

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is procuring a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services. This procurement falls under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as outlined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The tendering process is currently in the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2017 and running until 31 March 2021. Bidders must express their interest through the In-tend eTendering portal, as the deadline for responses was on 9 January 2017. The total projected value of this framework is up to £50 million, covering services across NHS organisations in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure.

This framework presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in the public health sector, to secure long-term contracts with multiple NHS institutions. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include both large legal service providers and SMEs capable of delivering a range of legal services efficiently. Firms must be prepared to demonstrate their qualifications in handling diverse legal matters relevant to the healthcare sector, ensuring they meet the necessary procurement standards and comply with the requirements set by the NOE CPC.

## Notice

The North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (NOE CPC) is acting as an agent on behalf of NHS organisations throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The framework agreement for legal services seeks to provide a professional, cost effective and reliable framework of 10 providers who are able to offer services on a range of legal matters to NHS NOE CPC member Trusts and other organisations who are eligible to make use of the framework agreement. Bidders are advised that this services falls within the requirements of the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: This procurement exercise will be conducted on the In-tend eTendering portal at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home Candidates wishing to be considered for this agreement must register their expression of interest and provide additional procurement specific information through this portal. To register interest: 1) Go to 'Current Tender Opportunities' from the eTendering portal login page: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home This will provide you with a full list of current tender opportunities. For the project you are interested in click on "View Details" in the initial project view. 2) If you are not a registered user of In-tend follow the "Register" tab otherwise follow the "Login" link and enter email address and password. 3) From this tender management screen you will be presented will a fuller overview of the project and if interested you are able to "Express Interest". "Expressing interest" is not responding to the project, you will now have to complete the questionnaire and submit your response within the timescales indicated. 4) Go to the "Tenders" section and click on "My Tenders", click on "View Details" within the project you are interested and you will now be able access attached documents and questionnaires that require completing as part of your response. Any sections indicated in red are awaiting your completion. Further guidance on how to access and respond to the opportunity is available in the 'Guidance for Suppliers' tab which is available for downloading from the main portal login page: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/BuyerProfiles. For any support in submitting your response please contact In-tend Support team at support@in-tend.co.uk (or call 0845 557 8079/+44 (0)114 4070065

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1cc1e2-6952-491d-be4a-64e18b65973e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMERCIAL PROCUREMENT COLLABORATIVE (NOE CPC) |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S4 7UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN; BROWNE JACOBSON SOLICITORS; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; CATER LEYDON MILLARD; DAC BEACHCROFT; HEMPSONS SOLICITORS; KENNEDYS LAW; MILLS AND REEVE; WARD HADAWAY SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2018 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1cc1e2-6952-491d-be4a-64e18b65973e
- 9 Dec 2016 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10f1b81-922a-46d4-94cc-77341c003138

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd1cc1e2-6952-491d-be4a-64e18b65973e
  14th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10f1b81-922a-46d4-94cc-77341c003138
  9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home
  Link to electronic tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.noecpc.nhs.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/BuyerProfiles

## Provenance

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