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title: "Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL"
published: "2026-02-10"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d97a20a2-6958-4e3b-87a4-109bb562817f

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "Legal Services," initiated by NHS Blood and Transplant, Bristol, has recently progressed to the award stage. This contract involves the provision of legal services classified under the CPV code 79100000. The procurement process was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The main procurement category is services with a total contract value of £3,000,000. The contract is effective from 1 December 2025 and will run until 30 November 2027. The tendering process was completed on 13 November 2025, and the award was made on 3 December 2025. This procurement opportunity is geographically focused in Bristol, with services delivered within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for legal service firms capable of engaging in large-scale, complex contracts. The involvement of established suppliers such as DAC Beachcroft LLP*, Hill Dickinson LLP, and Weightmans LLP indicates that this contract is most suited for established legal firms with the capacity and resources to fulfil the requirements of NHS Blood and Transplant. While the project's scale and budget requirements may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises with robust experience in public sector agreements and those working within the legal services industry will find this project beneficial to enhance their portfolio and gain valuable exposure in the public health sector.

## Notice

Provision of Legal service for NHS Blood & Transplant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa528cf9-39a7-4b87-8461-290685422e4c |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT, BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DAC BEACHCROFT; HILL DICKINSON; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa528cf9-39a7-4b87-8461-290685422e4c
- 4 Feb 2026 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1b99ec-10ad-44df-95ce-869457987444

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa528cf9-39a7-4b87-8461-290685422e4c
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f1b99ec-10ad-44df-95ce-869457987444
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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