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title: "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Freeths LLP"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
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# Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Freeths LLP

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-442d065c-dce8-4367-a681-5cd19dac65c7

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by NHS England involves awarding a contract for "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance" to Freeths LLP. Classified under legal services, this tender specifically aims to provide funding for legal advice to colleagues taking voluntary redundancy at NHS England. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, with the contract commencing on 16th February 2026 and concluding on 13th August 2026. The procurement stage is currently at Award, following a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender value set at £222,000. This selective procurement method does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a preference for larger, established legal firms.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for large-scale legal firms specialising in redundancy and employment law to cater to a specific niche within the public sector, potentially paving the way for long-term collaborative relationships with NHS England. Though not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract to Freeths LLP underscores the importance of established scale and presence in effectively competing for similar tenders in this industry category. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in handling complex legal cases tied to employment and redundancy will find this category conducive for growth and future opportunities in public procurement with NHS entities.

## Notice

Funding to support colleagues who choose to take voluntary redundancy at NHSE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23811b70-0af7-4fe6-9b44-6a372204caf6 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 13 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £222,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £222,000 |
| 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 ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FREETHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23811b70-0af7-4fe6-9b44-6a372204caf6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23811b70-0af7-4fe6-9b44-6a372204caf6
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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