Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Resolution
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Legal Panel Framework
Reference number
NHSR_42
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS Resolution (the "Authority") are notifying the intent to extend its current contract(s) for Legal services by a further One (1) year whereby the extended contract will now end 28/02/2027. The terms of the extension will remain as those of the original contract award. This extension will allow the Authority to complete a planned procurement process during 2026.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £772,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Clinical Liabilities, Non-Clinical Negligence Claims
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority is responsible for managing claims against the NHS Primary & Secondary Care settings. However, the Authority is not an authorised regulated body and therefore cannot conduct litigation without the assistance of specialist legal advisors. The Authority received 13,784 clinical cases and 3,359 non-clinical cases in 2024/2025, which in the same period 13,382 clinical cases and 3,452 non-clinical cases were resolved. Working with the legal panel the Authority case handlers investigate liability and quantum, respond to allegations and negotiate settlement where appropriate. As a consequence of the current contract coming to its natural end, the Authority are in the process of developing an operating model to make best us of legal advisors and how they work in collaboration with Authority teams.
Specifically, the estimated value for this project is subject to change and will be confirmed when the Authority issues a contract notice for this opportunity.
Therefore, as the Authority continues to finalise its procurement documentation, in accordance with its internal governance processes, this will enable the opportunity to be advertised. It has been necessary to extend by one further period of one (1) year its current contract, which is aligned to the current terms of the original contract.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Regulatory, Health and Employment Law
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79100000 - Legal services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 services relate to the provision of Regulatory, Health and Disciplinary Law: Legal advice and assistance in relation to all aspects of medical and healthcare legislation (as amended from time to time) and corresponding statutory responsibilities and powers of Beneficiaries and their carrying out thereof, including under the NHS legislation for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Specifically, the estimated value for this project is subject to change and will be confirmed when the Authority issues a contract notice for this opportunity.
Therefore, as the Authority continues to finalise its procurement documentation, in accordance with its internal governance processes, this will enable the opportunity to be advertised. It has been necessary to extend by one further period of one (1) year its current contract, which is aligned to the current terms of the original contract.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority
Explanation:
- This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice for the extension of 11 contracts for Legal Advisory and Representation Services.
- This notice has been published to notify the market of the Authority intention to extend the current contracts with the Suppliers named within. There will be no further standstill period, and the commissioner will enter into contracts following conclusion of this notice.
- The values per provider stated are indicative only and are not confirmed. The split is dependent on activity and region split and may alter in line with the requirements of the service.
- Any legal action must be brought promptly in the High Court and within the time limits as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Bevan Brittan LLP
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC309219
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Blake Morgan
Chandler's Ford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC392078
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Browne Jacobson LLP
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC306448
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Capsticks Solicitors LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC340360
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Clyde & Co LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC326539
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Dac Beachcroft LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC317852
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
DWF Law LLP
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC423384
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Hempsons LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC441646
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Hill Dickinson LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC314079
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Kennedys Law LLP
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC353214
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
10 January 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Weightmans LLP
Liverpool
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
Companies House
OC326117
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £772,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
- This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice for the extension of 11 contracts for Legal Advisory and Representation Services.
- This notice has been published to notify the market of the Authority intention to extend the current contracts with the Suppliers named within. There will be no further standstill period, and the commissioner will enter into contracts following conclusion of this notice.
- The values per provider stated are indicative only and are not confirmed. The split is dependent on activity and region split and may alter in line with the requirements of the service.
- Any legal action must be brought promptly in the High Court and within the time limits as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
Derby
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Arden & GEM Commissioning Support Unit
Derby
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
- This is a voluntary ex ante transparency notice for the extension of 11 contracts for Legal Advisory and Representation Services for a period of 1 year whereby these contracts will now conclude 28/02/2027.
- Any legal action must be brought promptly in the High Court and within the time limits as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.