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title: "Provision of legal services"
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buyer: "KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of legal services

Buyer: KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d4a0e14-98da-4a9f-80c3-ecfd73cc6c68

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust, which has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services. This tender, under the industry category of 'Legal advisory and representation services', takes place at their location in Ashford, England, with a specific postal code TN25 4AZ associated with delivery addresses. The process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 20th March 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and forms part of a direct award provision through a call-off from the Legal Services Framework Agreement, effective from 1st February 2023 to 31st January 2027. The procurement method used was selective, focusing on a framework agreement, and the contract period is set from 2nd January 2026 to 1st January 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those experienced in dealing with public sector clients, to expand their influence and footprint in the healthcare sector. Large firms such as Bevan Brittan LLP, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited for this type of business given the scale and scope of the services required, encompassing inquest representation, regulatory advice, and general legal counsel. Although smaller businesses and voluntary organisations are not the focus here, large-scale providers with the capacity to comply with the demands of a framework agreement will find ample potential for business growth and long-term partnership with NHS Commercial Solutions through similar procurement initiatives.

## Notice

For the provision of legal services in the following areas: * Review of Coroner/Coronial statements, including liaison with coroners and relevant staff. * Representation at inquest hearings as required. * Court of Protection advice. * Regulatory advice. * General legal advice. * Support calls for staff attending Family Law Court hearings, if required. These services are to cover current open inquests and any further requirements arising during the contract term. Additional information: Direct award provision for the Client pursuant to the Legal Services Framework Agreement, Reference 5324-4903, dated 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2027, between Surrey & Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, on behalf of NHS Commercial Solutions, as the Authority and the Supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f20efb-a37c-4f3f-969b-fe4017c5134b |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | KENT COMMUNITY HEALTH N H S FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9NT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Aylesford South & Ditton |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f20efb-a37c-4f3f-969b-fe4017c5134b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36f20efb-a37c-4f3f-969b-fe4017c5134b
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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