Framework agreement for the provision of legal services

Tender description

NHS Commercial Solutions is seeking to procure, through a framework agreement, a panel of suitably experienced and qualified suppliers of legal services to provide expert guidance to NHS and, potentially, other public sector organisations Lot 1: The purpose of this procurement is to facilitate, through a framework agreement, the provision of legal services, on any of (i) a case by case basis; (ii) a periodical basis (e.g., a 12 month period),; iii) a retainer basis; or (iv) in support a specific identified project. The categories of law for which services are expected to be required for include, but are not necessarily limited to - Commercial and corporate - Employment - Property - Health - Primary Care - Mental Health - Healthcare projects (including PFI, PPP, Joint Ventures & Local Improvement Finance Trust (LIFT) schemes) - NHS Governance and Public Law The estimated total value of contracts awarded under the framework agreement is expected to be about £150m. However, interested parties should note that the framework agreement is not a guarantee of work and the Contracting Authority makes no commitment by any party to the use of the agreement nor the estimated value.