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title: "AD-HOC LEGAL SERVICES (ESTATES)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-23"
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# AD-HOC LEGAL SERVICES (ESTATES)

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b75b0d-8ad1-47fc-b927-bec489be891b

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## Summary

The procurement process for "AD-HOC LEGAL SERVICES (ESTATES)" was conducted by Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, located in Chesterfield, England. The tender falls under the industry category of Legal services, specifically coded as CPV 79100000, and was conducted through a selective procurement method involving a competitive procedure with negotiation. The process reached the awarding stage on 17th February 2025, after the tender period ended on 1st February 2025. This two-year contract, valued at £18,000, will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, targeting the East Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the legal services sector, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given the suitability criteria. Businesses experienced in providing specialised legal services related to estates may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The specific procurement requirement by a credible public entity like NHS Foundation Trust could enhance a supplier's portfolio and establish long-term business relations. Hill Dickinson Limited, an SME, has already been awarded this contract, showcasing the opportunity for similar-sized companies to engage in government contracts and expand their market presence.

## Notice

LEGAL SERVICES - NOE CPC REFERENCE: NOE.0647 OPTION TO EXTEND 2 X 12M

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06930e54-12b2-4c84-b3d5-e2701aa79191 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE45 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Bakewell |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HILL DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06930e54-12b2-4c84-b3d5-e2701aa79191

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06930e54-12b2-4c84-b3d5-e2701aa79191
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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