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title: "17_10_07 Contract for Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# 17_10_07 Contract for Legal Services

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cc98d70-6735-45a4-8768-357e4336da2d

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "17_10_07 Contract for Legal Services" has reached the award stage on 1st April 2026, organised by the NHS Business Services Authority based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK. This contract focuses on commercial law services, classified under "Legal services" with CPV code 79100000. It involves a modification to an existing contract to continue support for ongoing legal matters. The contract is valued at £2,152,003.02 and runs from 1st April to 30th September 2026. Suitable for large-scale providers, this procurement has already been awarded, with Hill Dickinson LLP named as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large legal firms specialising in commercial law to gain credence and expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector, specifically working with the NHS. It demonstrates the potential for established companies to leverage expertise in regulations such as PCR 2015 to manage and extend complex engagements. While SMEs and VCSEs are not deemed suitable for this opportunity, larger firms capable of delivering comprehensive legal services should consider such partnerships for business expansion in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Modification of contract for commercial law to provide continuation of support for ongoing matters. Under Regulation 72 (1) (b) PCR 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f0befc-66d4-4bf4-8829-8772e8326792 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,152,003 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HILL DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f0befc-66d4-4bf4-8829-8772e8326792

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1f0befc-66d4-4bf4-8829-8772e8326792
  1st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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