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Provision of legal advice and counsel to NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for the duration of an independent statutory inquiry

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

Published: Apr 30, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP — £2,785,134

About This Opportunity

Award by Attain Health Management Services LTD (United Kingdom, consulting): Provision of legal advice and. Awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP (GBP 2.8M, Mar 2026).

This is a services contract in the Consulting and health and medical services sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.8 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Consulting sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The Contracting Authority (NHS Essex Integrated Care Board) has awarded a compliant Call-Off Contract to Mills and Reeve for provision of legal services under the NHS Commercial Solutions Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services (Agreement Reference Number: 5324-4903), in accordance with the Framework's specific guidance and rules. This is an NHS approved Framework for Legal Services.

The scope of this service is continuity of existing provision of legal advice and counsel to NHS Essex Integrated Care Board for the duration of an independent statutory inquiry investigating the deaths of mental health inpatients in Essex between 2000 and 2023 (the Lampard Inquiry).

The contract will run for 24 months commencing 01st April 2026 and expiring 31st March 2028. The aggregate contract value awarded is £2,785,134 excluding VAT.

This Contract Award Notice is being published in accordance with the requirements for sub-central contracting authorities, NHS Trusts and NHS Foundation Trusts where the contract value is at least £30,000 inclusive of VAT in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, which govern the Framework Agreement his Call-Off Contract is associated with.. CPV: Legal services (79100000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on April 30, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: tender_526553/1566470. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD

ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Health & Medical, Information & Communication Technology, and Consulting. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: April 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Mills & Reeve LLP was awarded the contract for £2,785,134. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_526553/1566470 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.