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title: "Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f0d869a-86d1-4eda-943b-122d3ce41b5e

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## Summary

The procurement process described involves the Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, located in Brighton, United Kingdom, seeking legal services under the industry category "Legal services" (CPV 79100000). This was a selective procurement, using a call-off from the NHS Commercial Solutions Legal Services Framework, resulting in a direct award to Capsticks Solicitors LLP. The contract began on 1st November 2025 and will run until 31st October 2027, with a total value of £160,000. The procurement stage has reached the 'Award' phase as of 11th December 2025, following the award publication on 8th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms interested in providing comprehensive legal advisory services in employment law, healthcare, real estate, and related legal support for NHS institutions. Although this particular contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities may arise, offering avenues for business growth in the legal services sector within the public healthcare system. Firms with established expertise and the capacity to handle large-scale contracts are well-suited to compete in similar procurements.

## Notice

Continuation of HR-related legal advisory services through a Direct Award to Capsticks LLP under the NHS Commercial Solutions Legal Services Framework (Ref 5324-4903). Services include employment law, healthcare advisory, real estate, and related legal support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe090df-2232-474e-95b3-bc1a628e5e57 |
| 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 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,000 |
| 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 | SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 3EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Hanover & Elm Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe090df-2232-474e-95b3-bc1a628e5e57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfe090df-2232-474e-95b3-bc1a628e5e57
  11th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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