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title: "CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES"
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buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c07ef65-d23f-46ea-99d3-ee1bcd3e5ae7

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## Summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for corporate legal services under tender reference NOE.0647. This procurement involved a negotiated procedure without prior publication, intended above the threshold, and falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000). The contract initiation occurred on 1st April 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2027, covering an area in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, has been granted to Browne Jacobson LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The tender period concluded on 1st February 2025, aligning with the NHS Trust’s efficient procurement timelines.

This contract for legal services presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in corporate legal assistance. Businesses operating in the legal industry, who can offer expert advice and support to healthcare organisations, are well-suited to undertake similar opportunities. The focus on SMEs enhances prospects for smaller legal firms looking to expand their portfolios with public sector contracts. Leveraging this award, SMEs in legal services can build a reputation within public healthcare sectors, potentially resulting in further business expansions through strategic partnerships or subsequent tenders.

## Notice

CORPORATE LEGAL SERVICES - NOE CPC REFERENCE: NOE.0647 OPTION TO EXTEND 2 X 12M

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce1901a-ad26-4f29-bf98-8c0ad3060011 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE45 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Bakewell |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce1901a-ad26-4f29-bf98-8c0ad3060011

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce1901a-ad26-4f29-bf98-8c0ad3060011
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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