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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-b5fd17-3d3ede10-103c-4df5-9ea7-15d2ea3eb52a

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## Summary

NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking proposals for a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Legal Services, which aims to establish a panel of qualified legal service providers. The tender is open and covers various legal categories including commercial, employment, and health law. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions required by 5th September 2022. The estimated value of the framework agreement is £150 million, and services may be required in the UK and overseas, including British Overseas Territories and Europe. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2023 and run until 31st January 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their operations within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in the outlined legal fields. As the procurement follows an open procedure, it encourages participation from a diverse range of service providers, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses with a strong background in public law and the requisite experience in handling complex legal matters for NHS and other public organisations are especially well-suited to compete for this framework agreement.

## 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 PS150m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6a9f8-9e61-44ee-9b09-7d6e7f35bcbe |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| 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

- 22 Jul 2022 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6a9f8-9e61-44ee-9b09-7d6e7f35bcbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e6a9f8-9e61-44ee-9b09-7d6e7f35bcbe
  22nd July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://commercialsolutions.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Access to the tender documents may be found at

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