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title: "Provision of Legal Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust"
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buyer: "NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES"
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# Provision of Legal Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e983b8f-fb3b-428f-a1bc-855307135a69

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## Summary

NHS South West - Acutes has completed the procurement process to secure legal services for the Devon Partnership NHS Trust. This tender, entitled "Provision of Legal Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust," falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000) and related sub-categories. The contract covers a range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The contract was awarded to DAC Beachcroft, with a contract period starting from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028. The procurement follows a selective, restricted procedure with the tender process having been finalised by 15 November 2024.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those that offer legal advisory and representation services. Firms with experience in providing comprehensive legal services to public sector organisations, like NHS entities, would be well-suited to compete for such contracts in future. Additionally, large-scale firms similar to DAC Beachcroft, which demonstrate the capability and resources to handle extensive legal requirements of a healthcare trust, stand to benefit from this type of procurement. This contracting process illustrates the potential for substantial business growth through dedicated public sector service contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Services to Devon Partnership NHS Trust

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23874b66-e14d-44d5-b4e0-cdec55b95ee4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,000 |
| 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 SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAC BEACHCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23874b66-e14d-44d5-b4e0-cdec55b95ee4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23874b66-e14d-44d5-b4e0-cdec55b95ee4
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86824&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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