In a fast-evolving landscape, both the NHS and wider public sector face constant change – from regulatory reform to digital transformation. That’s why access to reliable, flexible, and expert legal support is more important than ever.
Our Legal Services for Health Framework Agreement offers a streamlined route to procure high-quality legal advice across a wide range of specialisms, including healthcare law, employment, property, commercial, and more. Whether you’re navigating complex procurement rules or delivering major infrastructure projects, our framework agreement ensures you have the right legal expertise at your fingertips.
It provides consistency in the provision of legal services by defining a coherent scope and specification, including a consistent approach to legal service costs, using economies of scale to obtain the best value for money.
From supporting compliance with evolving procurement regulations to advising on data protection, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure, our framework agreement provides the legal support you need.
Framework Agreement Information
The framework agreement provides consistency in the provision of legal services by defining a coherent legal services scope and specification, including a consistent approach to legal service costs, using economies of scale to obtain the best value for money for legal services and expertise.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
1 August 2023 – 31 July 2027
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and UK Public Sector organisations
How was the framework agreement procured?
Further competition and direct award
Via this framework agreement, you can run a further competition, or choose to direct award to a supplier in compliance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts Regulations.
How we can support?
We offer different levels of support, including SME advice and robust templates for you to easily run your own process, or additional support to design and run a further competition on your behalf.
How can I access the framework agreement?
Access framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal (CFAP)
The framework agreement has been structured in the following lots:
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
SAVES TIME AND RESOURCE
Muti-disciplinary support lot to combine services from multiple lots under one procurement, to help save time and resources.
COMPETITIVE RATES
Prices will be the maximum chargeable the first year of the framework agreement and organisations will have access to a wide range of legal professionals from Grade A-D.
TRAINING
Suppliers will provide organisations with relevant training to ensure they are up to date with any changes to rules and regulations and can provide refresher training.
SHORT TERM AND LONG-TERM SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Short term and long-term secondment opportunities where suppliers can assist with the recruitment process.
FREE OF CHARGE SERVICES
Free of charge services such as PR advice, hotline / advisory services, including an initial free of charge consultation for 45 minutes to discuss legal matters (where a working relationship already exists with the supplier).
IMPROVED MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
The ability to utilise several contracts, enabling users to mix and match their requirements and tailor individual requirements.
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Supplier Details
Strategic Procurement Support
If this framework agreement doesn’t cover the goods or services you require, or a framework agreement isn’t the optimal route to market for your needs, we can provide tailored strategic procurement support. Find out more here.
