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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aecdd486-6981-41a7-9171-b9506cdef2d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2021-08-17"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aecdd486-6981-41a7-9171-b9506cdef2d0

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, which is based at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton, England. The contract, titled "Legal Services," falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and had a total value of £30,000. The procurement method used was a direct award, and this tender is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 10 May 2021. The contract period commenced on 30 May 2021 and will conclude on 29 May 2022. The tender period ended on 1 May 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector, particularly those capable of delivering legal services to public health organisations. Given the direct nature of the procurement method, businesses with established relationships or demonstrable experience in similar contracts could benefit. Companies focusing on public and health service law may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, enabling them to grow their presence within the NHS procurement landscape.

## Notice

Legal services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9cfd1b-e5c7-4fd4-9e6f-c3a5265af324 |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2021 - 29 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| 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 | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9cfd1b-e5c7-4fd4-9e6f-c3a5265af324

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba9cfd1b-e5c7-4fd4-9e6f-c3a5265af324
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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