---
title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064710"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064710.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# Legal Services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064710

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## Summary

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust awarded a contract for legal services as part of a procurement process under the ID R345633. The process, designated as a "direct" procurement method, involved a contract awarded without competition due to it being below the financial threshold. The industry category is "services," specifically focusing on legal services, as indicated by the CPV code 79100000. The contract, valued at £10,537.50, commenced on 3rd February 2026 and concluded on 4th February 2026. The contracting entity is located in Chester, United Kingdom, under the regional code UKD63, while the supplier, Hill Dickinson Davis Campbell Solicitors, is based in Liverpool, UKD72. The procurement stage has progressed to "award," reflecting its completion.

This tender opportunity highlights the potential for legal firms to engage in similar straightforward procurement opportunities within the NHS and broader public sector. The procurement process utilised here—a direct award below the threshold—could benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its minimal competition requirements. Businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those agile enough to respond swiftly to targeted opportunities, may find this to be a favourable environment for growth by leveraging their specialised offerings and region-specific presence to secure future contracts.

## Notice

Legal Services - R345633

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010024-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2026 - 4 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,537 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010024-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010024-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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