---
title: "Provision of legal services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0697cc"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0697cc.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-13"
---

# Provision of legal services

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0697cc

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## Summary

The contracting process, conducted by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust located in Chester, UK, involves the completion of a direct procurement for the provision of legal services. This process, identified with the title "Provision of legal services," fell under a below-threshold procurement method without competition and was focused in the services industry category. The contract, now in the award stage, was signed on 11th May 2026, with an active period from 12th to 13th May 2026. Hill Dickinson LLP, based in Liverpool, was awarded the contract valued at £16,500 GBP, excluding VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering legal services, particularly those that can operate at a below-threshold level without the need for competitive tendering. Companies similar to Hill Dickinson LLP, with experience and capacity to provide such services to public authorities and the community, stand to benefit from similar future opportunities. Businesses with a large-scale operation and expertise in handling central government contracts are well-suited to compete in this and other similar tenders managed by NHS trusts or other public sector buyers.

## Notice

Provision of legal services - R349450

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043963-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 13 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,500 |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 13:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043963-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043963-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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