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title: "Provision of Legal Advice"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Provision of Legal Advice

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e559eb71-749e-4f99-9b06-9aaec29c4942

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust seeking the provision of ad hoc legal advice and support services, classified under the legal services category. Located in Maidstone, England, this contract was part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award was completed on 15th July 2026, with a value of £326,000 and covers a period from 25th June 2026 to 24th June 2030. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, signalling the completion of the tender process for this legal services requirement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering legal services, particularly those specialising in complex areas of law. It highlights a demand for expertise in large-scale legal support, suitable for firms capable of managing extensive service demands. Although the contract has been awarded to BEVAN BRITTAN LLP, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from similar opportunities in future procurements, especially those with the capacity to handle comprehensive legal advice services within the public sector. Understanding the procurement methods and framework agreements can position businesses well for future tenders by the NHS trust or similar organisations.

## Notice

The provision of ad hoc legal advice and support services to assist with a number of complex areas of law

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f16d7c-c2b6-4a09-8013-845411597f9a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £308,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £326,000 |
| 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 | KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME16 9PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Barming Heath & Teston |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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

- 15 Jul 2026 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f16d7c-c2b6-4a09-8013-845411597f9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7f16d7c-c2b6-4a09-8013-845411597f9a
  15th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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