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title: "Provision of Legal Services: To provide procurement advice and the production of a model contract for the Provision of Pathology Managed Equipment Services"
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# Provision of Legal Services: To provide procurement advice and the production of a model contract for the Provision of Pathology Managed Equipment Services

Buyer: NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3ab32da-fb7d-47b4-9db0-dd5e99518b3f

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## Summary

The NHS South West - Acutes is seeking bids for the provision of legal services, specifically to provide procurement advice and create a model contract for Pathology Managed Equipment Services. This tender, classified under the CPV code for legal services, commenced on 5th December 2017 and is currently in the active tender stage. The submission deadline for this opportunity is set for 22nd December 2018. Contractors interested in this procurement should note that the minimum contract value is £1,000, with a total value of £50,000, and the delivery addresses include various locations within the United Kingdom and overseas.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory and documentation services, particularly those with experience in healthcare procurement. Law firms or legal consultancies that are registered on the relevant framework are well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can not only assist in meeting the legal needs of the NHS but also enhance their portfolio within the public sector, potentially leading to further partnerships and contracts.

## Notice

This procurement is being undertaken via Shared Business Service Agreement SBS/13/SG/ZWS/835L: Lot 6 and only open to Supplier registered on the framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b943e26b-5d83-4009-bab1-b8da4bf62ed9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2018 - 24 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH WEST - ACUTES |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS10 5NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Horfield |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2017 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b943e26b-5d83-4009-bab1-b8da4bf62ed9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b943e26b-5d83-4009-bab1-b8da4bf62ed9
  5th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=21881&B=NHSSW
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/45644
  User / Company

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