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title: "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Ashfords LLP"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Ashfords LLP

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-804dc8bd-4690-4ff2-ab70-8949a6b0f376

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## Summary

NHS England has successfully awarded a contract titled "Voluntary Redundancy Legal Advice Allowance - Ashfords LLP" under the industry category of legal services. This procurement process was initiated and completed under a selective method, drawing from a framework agreement. The procurement pertains to legal services intended to support NHS England colleagues opting for voluntary redundancy. The award was made on 13th April 2026, with the contract running from 16th February 2026 to 13th August 2026. The services are to be delivered primarily in England, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £533,500. Although this process has concluded in the award stage, it underscores NHS England's commitment to providing comprehensive support during organisational transitions.

This procurement opportunity may serve as a valuable benchmark for large legal service providers capable of offering specialised guidance in redundancy matters. While it is specifically structured for larger organisations due to the selective procurement method, similar future opportunities may exist for other qualified businesses. The legal services category presents continued growth potential for firms experienced in handling public sector contracts and organisations with a strategic interest in frameworks. Businesses adept at navigating such procurement processes could position themselves favourably for upcoming contracts of similar scope and nature.

## 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/fe68de69-65ed-46eb-8d20-8a5eac55fd93 |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 13 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £533,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £533,500 |
| 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 | ASHFORDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe68de69-65ed-46eb-8d20-8a5eac55fd93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe68de69-65ed-46eb-8d20-8a5eac55fd93
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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