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title: "Legal Services IG"
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buyer: "NHS DIGITAL"
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# Legal Services IG

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46223329-124b-4a7d-bfd3-ac7ddcc10af8

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## Summary

NHS Digital is seeking legal support services focused on Information Governance requirements through a direct procurement method. The tender, titled "Legal Services IG," is classified under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000) and carries a total value of £200,000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 23 January 2017, with the contract period commencing on 30 January 2017 and concluding on 29 January 2019. The tender had a submission deadline of 16 January 2017, and the services will be required at NHS Digital's headquarters located in Leeds (postal code LS1 6AE).

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in governmental healthcare regulations, data protection, and employment law. Businesses that can provide swift and expert advisory services in relation to Information Governance, GDPR compliance, and employment matters related to NHS Digital will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for training sessions and ongoing support may also attract larger organisations with the capacity to deliver comprehensive legal services tailored to the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Legal Support Services for Information Governance requirements for NHS Digital.. Framework RM919, Lot 6, to include * Specialist regulatory support * Data protection/IG legal advice which is regulated by the ICO. * Data protection/IG advice in relation to its systems delivery, * Specialist support for queries relating to IG and establishment of NHS Digital powers, as set out in the Health and Social Care Act 2012, and related legislation. * Supplier to be familiar and up to date with ICO guidance on all matters pertinent to government healthcare as this will likely impact any advice. * Expertise and guidance in relation to the GDPR and likely impacts for NHSD. * Speedy turnaround from request to completion of delivery. * Onsite support of programmes on occasion when required * Work closely with the IG teams as well as the legal team, both of which are based in Leeds. * Open book pricing * Fixed price charging on discrete matters (where requested and scope clear). * Management reporting as per our templates (attached as separate document): including future estimating of all matters. * Invoicing via SBS * Minimum of 3 one hour training sessions at no charge to NHS Digital per year on a topic to be agreed, to be hosted at either NHS Digital or the firms offices. * Monthly account review meeting at no charge * Expenses policy as per framework Legal Services Support for Employment and HR related requirements for NHS Digital.. Framework RM919, Lot 3, to include * Advice relevant to TUPE transfers into and out of NHS Digital, including in connection with pensions issues. * The representation of NHS Digital in connection with Employment Tribunal claims and other potential or actual HR-related litigation * Ad hoc advice as required in relation to agency workers and other contractors, including in relation to the AWRs * Specialist HR-related regulatory support * The provision of employment law and HR related advice on an ad hoc basis as and when required advising on particular issues, including on data protection issues associated with such HR related matters. * Management reporting as per our templates (attached as separate document): including future estimating of all matters. * Invoicing via SBS * Minimum of 3 x one hour training sessions per year at no charge to NHS Digital on a topic to be agreed, to be hosted at either NHS Digital or the firm's offices. * Monthly account review meeting at no charge * Expenses policy as per framework * Open book pricing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abae06dd-48a0-41d1-8a38-e86fb7c667a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2017 - 29 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 6AE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2017 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abae06dd-48a0-41d1-8a38-e86fb7c667a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abae06dd-48a0-41d1-8a38-e86fb7c667a2
  15th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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