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title: "Provision of Legal Advice"
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buyer: "KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST"
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# Provision of Legal Advice

Buyer: KENT AND MEDWAY MENTAL HEALTH NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1236900-13c4-4caf-a49a-55cbc5273676

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Legal Advice", has been initiated by the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. This tender is classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and pertains to the delivery of legal services across various domains in the United Kingdom, specifically centred in Maidstone, England. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage, concluding with an active status on the contract, which began on 3rd July 2026 and is set to end on 2nd July 2030. The total contract value is £326,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large legal firms, given its long-term contract duration of four years and substantial financial size. Although currently awarded to Hill Dickinson LLP, businesses that specialise in providing comprehensive legal advice and services might find similar tenders beneficial for scaling their operations. The procurement process, which favours medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), showcases the potential for such companies to participate in, and potentially qualify for, future opportunities within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Services covering multiple areas

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/518f25f3-9ca2-460d-b5ef-7989250ec4eb |
| 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 | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £326,000 |
| 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 | HILL DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/518f25f3-9ca2-460d-b5ef-7989250ec4eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/518f25f3-9ca2-460d-b5ef-7989250ec4eb
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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