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It can be challenging to access legal advice from health experts in one place.Â
Utilise this framework agreement for any legal advice you need, with experts available across a diverse range of health areas.
In an ever-changing environment, the NHS sees many changes to the way they do their everyday tasks, which means you need flexible legal support. In Procurement, the largest change by far has been the changes in procurement regulations, something our team can support you to navigate.Â
The Legal Services for Health 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.
Framework Agreement Information
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
What does this framework agreement cover?
It establishes consistency relating to the provision of legal services, by defining a coherent legal services scope and specification. It also aims to attempt to establish a consistent approach to legal service costs by using the influence of economies of scale to obtain the best value for money in terms of legal services and expertise.
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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Customer Framework Agreement Portal
Access our framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal
Supplier Details
Events run by suppliers
The suppliers on the Legal Services for Health Framework Agreement often run free of charge events for customers.
Mills & Reeve
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
In-house in Focus: ESG Insights – 2024 review and 2025 outlook – 20 November at 10am
People Matter (employment)
People Matter: The definition of disability – 27 November 2024 at 10am
People Matter: The duty to make reasonable adjustments – 28 January 2025 at 10am
People Matter: Managing disability-related concerns – 26 March 2025 at 10am
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