Legal Services Framework Agreement
The NHS Commercial Solutions Legal Services Framework offers a compliant and efficient way for NHS and public sector organisations to access high-quality legal support. Designed to simplify procurement, the framework enables organisations to quickly engage with trusted law firms while ensuring value for money and regulatory compliance. It delivers flexible, reliable legal expertise to support both everyday needs and complex projects.
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The NHS Commercial Solutions Legal Services Framework is accredited for use by NHS Trusts under NHS England’s Commercial Efficiencies & Optimisation Programme, providing assurance that it meets nationally recognised standards for quality, compliance, and value. This accreditation reinforces confidence that organisations can access trusted, rigorously assessed legal services aligned with NHS requirements.
For more information on framework accreditation and the implementation of framework host management, please visit the link below
NHS England » System guidance for the implementation of framework host management
Updates
Reduced Rates
We are pleased to announce that Volume Discount thresholds have been reached with a number of our providers, resulting in rate reductions for our maximum capped rates as follows:
Hill Dickinson LLP: Rate reduction with effect from 1st June 2026
Capsticks Solicitors LLP: Rate Reduction with effect from 1st May 2026
Mills & Reeve LLP: Rate reduction with effect from 1st October 2025
If you would like an updated Rate Table or you are a new customer and would like to use our Framework, please contact us Via the website or email to nhscs.corporateservices@nhs.net
Benefits of using the Framework
There are multiple benefits of using the framework agreement. These include:
- Fully compliant with Public Sector Procurement Regulations
- Clear, transparent fee structure
- Pre-vetted suppliers — no need to reassess social value, financial standing, or probity
- Pre-agreed call-off terms and conditions — no additional legal negotiation required
- Flexible routes to market — direct award or further competition
- Complimentary 120-minute initial consultation with senior legal experts
- Single Lot structure – allows for greater flexibility
- Maximum hourly rates capped for direct awards
- Framework users benefit from volume discounts and discounted secondments
- Accessible to all NHS organisations across the UK and the wider public sector
- NHS England Accredited Framework
Lot Structure
The new framework is a single lot, divided into Core and Non – Core categories as follows:
Core Categories
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Employment Law
- Property Law
Non-Core Categories
- Health Law
- Primary Care Law
- Mental Health Law
- Law relating to Healthcare Projects
Suppliers
The appointed suppliers on the Framework Agreement are:
- Ashford LLP
- Bevan Brittan LLP
- Blake Morgan LLP
- Brachers LLP
- Bristows LLP
- Browne Jacobson LLP
- Capsticks Solicitors LLP
- Clyde and Co
- DAC Beachcroft LLP
- Hempsons
- Hill Dickinsons
- Mills and Reeve LLP
- Sintons LLP
- TLT LPP
- Trowers & Hamlin LLP
- Ward Hadaway
- Weightmans
- Womble Bond and Dickinson
Authority
NHS Commercial Solutions
Supporting Documents
Please click on the links below to access detailed information about this framework. Members can access the full set of framework documents by logging in.
If you would like to access the full framework documentation, including the rate card, please complete the 'Interested in using this Framework' form at the bottom of the page, or contact the team directly at nhscs.corporateservices@nhs.net