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title: "PR2215 - Legal Services"
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# PR2215 - Legal Services

Buyer: PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e392388-82d5-4446-b329-2a2d48fbc1b9

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## Summary

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has recently completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of legal services, valued at £240,000. This award was announced on 27th August 2025 and covers services pertinent to the Ombudsman's operations, such as casework advice, litigation, property services, and employment issues. The industry category is classified under "Legal services" with CPV code 79100000, and Capsticks Solicitors LLP along with Bevan Brittan LLP were the awarded suppliers. The contract will span from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2029 with services to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal firms competent in public sector work, particularly those with expertise in litigation and advisory services within governmental or parliamentary contexts. Businesses specialising in comprehensive legal support, including property, employment, and data protection, are well-positioned to take advantage of such opportunities for growth, especially if they can demonstrate capacity and a track record in managing complex legal issues for public entities. The focus on direct award procurement methods indicates a preference for established relationships and proven expertise, suggesting a competitive edge for firms with prior experience in similar contracts.

## Notice

The list is not exhaustive and is not a guarantee of actual workload: Legal advice specific to PHSO business needs to include: 1. Professional advice on PHSO casework, for example jurisdictional advice. 2. Professional advice regarding Judicial Review. 3. Professional advice relating to any other form of litigation, for example breach of contract, Equality Act and small claims. 4. To conduct litigation on behalf of PHSO, to include but not limited to Judicial Review. 5. Property Services: Leases, licences, deeds of variation and property related legal issues. 6. Employment issues including litigation. 7. Information: Issues relating to the Data Protection Act; General Data Protection Regulations, Freedom of Information data sharing and data security etc. 8. General advice relating to contracting issues relating to external PHSO contractors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dda8db9-fb7d-4d03-b662-de563cd58cf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dda8db9-fb7d-4d03-b662-de563cd58cf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dda8db9-fb7d-4d03-b662-de563cd58cf7
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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