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title: "PAHT - Legal Professional Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2024-07-23"
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# PAHT - Legal Professional Services

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd88a808-7b65-4c46-aeda-d9d2f262f655

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## Summary

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust has awarded a contract for legal professional services under a waiver. This contract falls under the 'Legal services' category (CPV code 79100000) and is situated in the East of England, specifically at postcode CM20 1QX. The procurement process is complete, and the contract was awarded to DAC Beachcroft LLP. Key dates include the tender period ending on 10th June 2024, with the contract commencing on 25th June 2024 and concluding on 31st March 2025. The total contract value is £82,000 GBP, awarded following an alternative procurement method.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects for large corporations specialising in legal services, as it serves a key NHS Trust. Opportunities extend to providing ongoing legal support for the Trust's operations over the contract period. While the procurement may not favour SMEs or VCSEs, established legal firms with extensive resources and expertise are well-suited to deliver the required services, enhancing their portfolio in the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

Awarded under a waiver

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c3c23e-5262-42af-bf13-e06d7ae6188d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 24 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAC BEACHCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c3c23e-5262-42af-bf13-e06d7ae6188d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34c3c23e-5262-42af-bf13-e06d7ae6188d
  23rd July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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