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title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services"
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# Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3839815e-28e1-480d-b4a7-7a563cbf54c1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Commercial Solutions seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of legal services, with a total estimated value between £25 million and £40 million. This open tender is currently active, with applications due by 10th December 2018. The services required will cover various legal categories, including commercial, employment, and health law, to support NHS and potentially other public sector organisations. The contract period will start on 1st February 2019 and run until 31st January 2023, with delivery addresses across the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those with experience in the healthcare sector, to expand their business. Companies specialising in commercial, employment, property, and healthcare law services are well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. With the NHS being a major client, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, leveraging their expertise to fulfil the various types of legal support needed throughout the contract duration.

## Notice

NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking to procure, through a framework agreement, a panel of suitably qualified and experienced providers of legal services to provide expert guidance to NHS and potentially other public sector organisations. The purpose of the procurement is to facilitate the provision of the services on any of (i) a case by case basis (ii) a periodical basis (e.g., for a period of 12 months) (iii) a retainer basis or (iv) in support of a specific project. The categories of law for which services are expected to be required include, but are not necessarily limited to - commercial and corporate law - employment law - property law - health law - primary care law - mental health law - healthcare projects and - NHS Governance and public law. The estimated total value of the framework agreement is expected to be between PS25m and PS40m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd89edf-0c19-46ed-8d29-e4be9d97ebfd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS |
| Locality | DORKING |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH4 1XA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Mole Valley |
| Electoral ward | Dorking North |
| Westminster constituency | Dorking and Horley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2018 at 15:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd89edf-0c19-46ed-8d29-e4be9d97ebfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd89edf-0c19-46ed-8d29-e4be9d97ebfd
  12th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Access to the tender documents may be found at

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