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title: "HPFT - Legal Advise for Coroner's Inquest"
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buyer: "Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust"
published: "2026-09-15"
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# HPFT - Legal Advise for Coroner's Inquest

Buyer: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91a12e2b-6b12-4079-a14a-a1376539a29a

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## Summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust procured legal advice and representation connected with a coroner’s inquest. The requirement is classified as legal services and is intended for work associated with the Trust’s activities in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with the procurement record also describing delivery across the United Kingdom and wider jurisdictions. The Trust is the buying organisation, supported by Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS NHS Procurement. The requirement was described as a direct award through Lot 11 of the SBS10196 framework, so it concerns specialist legal support for a specific inquest rather than a general legal services contract. The selected provider is Capsticks Solicitors LLP, a large legal practice. This is relevant to firms providing specialist coroner’s inquest advice, advocacy and related public-sector legal services.

The procurement has been awarded and is complete. It used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, described as a direct award via SBS10196 Lot 11. The tender deadline was 24 June 2026 at 12:00. The estimated value range was £50,000 minimum to £107,000 maximum. Capsticks Solicitors LLP received the award, valued at £107,000. The award date was 10 July 2026. The contract period runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 March 2027. The evaluation basis and selection requirements are not set out in the available process details. The opportunity was not divided into lots within this procurement; the reference to Lot 11 is to the existing framework route used for the call-off. The award status is active.

This award demonstrates demand from an NHS foundation trust for specialist legal support in coroner’s inquest matters, delivered through a public-sector framework call-off. A credible future competitor would need demonstrable expertise in coroner’s law and inquest proceedings, including advising an NHS organisation on evidence, governance, clinical context and representation before a coroner. The requirement is suited to an established legal practice able to handle sensitive, potentially complex cases and provide responsive advice to a public-sector client. Experience working with NHS trusts, healthcare investigations and public bodies would help establish credibility, alongside appropriately qualified solicitors and advocacy capability. Suppliers should also understand how to secure and deliver work through relevant framework agreements and direct-award routes, since this buyer used that route for the requirement.

## Notice

HPFT - Legal Advise for Coroner's Inquest Direct award via SBS10196 Lot 11

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffb43c-dcfd-4ab1-9b3f-78507a2ba7a4 |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 30 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,000 |
| 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 | Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Postcode area | 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 LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffb43c-dcfd-4ab1-9b3f-78507a2ba7a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53ffb43c-dcfd-4ab1-9b3f-78507a2ba7a4
  15th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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