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title: "ENHT - Legal Counsel Fee"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-05-07"
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# ENHT - Legal Counsel Fee

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72c227b4-082d-46fb-8757-b599010bb811

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the awarding of a contract by the West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust for legal advisory and representation services. The contract was awarded to Capsticks Solicitors LLP, with an agreed value of £47,700. This falls under the industry category of "Legal advisory and representation services" and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached completion on 14th March 2025. The contract period is set from 23rd August 2024 to 31st October 2024, and the procurement method was a direct award via waiver, fitting the specific needs of the Trust.

This tender presents a solid opportunity for large legal service providers to engage with the public health sector. Organisations that specialise in legal advisory services and have the capacity to manage public sector contracts would find this tender particularly suited to their business model. By securing such a contract, companies can enhance their portfolio within the healthcare industry, potentially access subsequent legal service opportunities, and strengthen their business relationships within this sector. Although the tender process was not open for small or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), it highlights the specialised nature of the required services and the Trust's specific procurement needs.

## Notice

ENHT - Legal Counsel Fee Direct award via waiver

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6227d913-7582-4d8c-b216-e5767ff27cfc |
| 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 | 7 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,700 |
| 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 | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 7 May 2025 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6227d913-7582-4d8c-b216-e5767ff27cfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6227d913-7582-4d8c-b216-e5767ff27cfc
  7th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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