---
title: "Legal Fees and Charges"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a1"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a1"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a1.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a1.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-08-03"
---

# Legal Fees and Charges

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d9a1

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, encompasses a contract for "Legal Fees and Charges" in the services industry category. Situated in Chester, UK, this public procurement reached its award and contract stage with a focus on legal services as its core requirement. The procurement followed a direct and below-threshold method, bypassing competition, and was legally framed under the UK's 2023 legislative guidelines. The contract was active from 29th July 2026 to 30th July 2026, and the award details were published on 3rd August 2026.

This tender creates business growth opportunities primarily for firms specialising in legal services, such as Weightmans LLP, which was awarded the contract. Large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive legal support to central government bodies would find such procurement opportunities ideal to expand their portfolio. Engaging with a public authority like the NHS Trust can aid in establishing long-term relationships and securing a foothold in public sector engagements, thus enhancing business stature and experience in government contracting.

## Notice

Legal Fees and Charges - NS480782

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073030-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,384 |

## 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 | WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2026 at 09:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073030-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073030-2026
  3rd August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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