--- title: "Legal Advisory and Representation Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cca1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cca1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cca1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cca1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS RESOLUTION" published: "2024-12-23" --- # Legal Advisory and Representation Services Buyer: NHS RESOLUTION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cca1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cca1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cca1.json) ## Summary NHS Resolution, a body governed by public law, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Legal Advisory and Representation Services". This procurement, falling under the services category for legal services (CPV 79100000), aims to establish a 'Legal Panel' to support NHS Resolution in managing claims in NHS Primary and Secondary settings across the UK. The Market Engagement event for this procurement is scheduled for 8th January 2025, with further details to be shared in late December 2024. Potential suppliers are invited to register their interest through a specified link. The formal procurement process will adhere to the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015, with a tentative notice date of 28th February 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those experienced in handling clinical and non-clinical liabilities as well as regulatory, health, and disciplinary law. Companies with expertise in these areas and a proven track record in the healthcare sector would be well-suited to compete. By joining the Legal Panel, businesses can gain long-term collaboration with NHS Resolution, contributing to effective claim management and potentially influencing improvements in healthcare safety and risk management. This engagement could be a pivotal growth opportunity for firms aiming to expand their footprint in the public healthcare legal services market. ## Notice The NHS Resolution (the "Authority") would like to invite suitably qualified suppliers to attend a Market Engagement event related to the planned procurement for the provision of special legal services. The procurement will seek to appoint suppliers to a 'Legal Panel' who will support The Authority in managing claims in NHS Primary and Secondary settings. This event will enable potential suppliers to better understand the Authority, its requirements and be given the opportunity to provide feedback on the operating model and planned procurement process. Any future procurement process will be undertaken in line with the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015. Please see section "II.2.4 - Description of the procurement" for further information regarding this opportunity. Lot 1 - Clinical Liabilities: Legal advice and assistance arising out of potential, actual or alleged clinical liabilities of Members, Beneficiaries or others who are indemnified under a scheme or arrangement. Lot 1 - Non-Clinical Liabilities: Legal advice and assistance arising out of actual or alleged non-clinical liabilities of Members and/or practitioners, employees and workers of such bodies, Beneficiaries or others who are indemnified under a scheme or arrangement. Lot 2 - Regulatory, Health and Disciplinary Law: Legal advice and assistance in relation to all aspects of medical and healthcare legislation (as amended from time to time) and corresponding statutory responsibilities and powers of Beneficiaries and their carrying out thereof, including under the NHS legislation for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. There are no changes to the Lot 2 model. The pricing matrix will continue to use the rate card. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority is responsible for administering a range of indemnity schemes to cover claims made against general practice and secondary healthcare providers who deliver NHS services in England; delivering expert advice and support on the management of concerns about the performance of doctors, dentists and pharmacists; resolving contracting disputes between primary care contractors and commissioners of primary care, operating independently and transparently; and using its unique perspective across the causes of claims, performance concerns and contracting disputes to provide insights back to the NHS to help to improve safety and manage risk Working with the legal panel the Authority case handlers investigate liability and quantum, respond to allegations and negotiate settlement where appropriate. As a consequence of the current contract coming to its natural end, the Authority are in the process of developing an operating model to make best use of legal advisors and how they work in collaboration with Authority teams. Of specific note, the estimated value for this project is subject to change and will be confirmed should the Authority issue a contract notice for this opportunity. Suppliers are therefore asked to register their interest in attending a Market Engagement session on 8th January 2025, by following the link in this PIN. Details of the event will be made available via a broadcast, in late December. The Link for registering your interest is https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. In the event suppliers are unable to attend the event the slides will made available by the via the same link provided in this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041406-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS RESOLUTION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 4PU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 23 Dec 2024 at 13:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041406-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.resolution.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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