---
title: "PAHT - Legal Professional Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa29"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-10-08"
---

# PAHT - Legal Professional Services

Buyer: THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa29

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## Summary

The procurement process led by The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Harlow, United Kingdom, involved awarding a contract for "PAHT - Legal Professional Services." This process fell under the industry category of legal services and was finalised in the award stage. The procurement was executed as a direct, below threshold arrangement without competition. The contract was awarded to DAC Beachcroft LLP and is active, covering the period from 24th March 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £80,000 exclusive of VAT, and a gross amount of £96,000. Key documents related to this tender were published on 8th October 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling contracts for public authorities. Although this contract was awarded directly, future similar opportunities could benefit both well-established legal consultancy firms and emerging legal specialists who can demonstrate expertise in navigating healthcare-related legal challenges. This contract highlights the need for timely response to procurement opportunities from governmental bodies like NHS Trusts, offering avenues for strategic partnerships and long-term service agreements.

## Notice

Payment for professional legal fees - awarded under a waiver

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063122-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | HARLOW |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM20 1QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Harlow |
| Electoral ward | Little Parndon & Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Harlow |
| 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

- 8 Oct 2025 at 08:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063122-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063122-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.pah.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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