---
title: "Balancing bill"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e5d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-21"
---

# Balancing bill

Buyer: MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e5d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Balancing bill" contract was conducted by the Medway NHS Foundation Trust, a public authority within the central government sector. The process, which followed a direct procurement method classified as below-threshold without competition, has reached the completion stage. The primary focus of this tender was within the legal services category. The official contracting date was 21st May 2026, and it involved work conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically within the Gillingham region. This contract has a gross value of £18,827.77 and was active on the same date as its signing, 21st May 2026. The supplier chosen for this contract is Bevan Brittan LLP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to expand their portfolio by engaging with public health sector organisations. Given the nature of direct procurement, firms that can offer specialised legal services swiftly and efficiently are well-positioned to benefit. The contract, though small-scale and below threshold, indicates that SMEs, such as Bevan Brittan LLP, can effectively compete and secure government contracts by aligning their services with specific public authority needs. This demonstrates an avenue for niche legal practices to grow their business through targeted government procurement processes.

## Notice

Purchase Order: 270001546

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046754-2026 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2026 - 21 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,689 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GILLINGHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME7 5NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Gillingham South |
| Westminster constituency | Gillingham and Rainham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 07:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046754-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046754-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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