NHS Resolution names 11 firms to £772m legal services framework
NHS Resolution has appointed 11 law firms to a two-lot legal services framework that will come into effect on 1 March 2022.
The framework was estimated to be worth £772m when the procurement of the latest framework was launched.
The first panel (Lot 1) will provide support to NHS Resolution to manage claims under clinical and non-clinical indemnity schemes for NHS members and beneficiaries across hospital Trusts, GP practices, independent sector providers and in support of healthcare arrangements put in place to respond to coronavirus.
The panel firms in Lot 1 (Claims) are:
- Bevan Brittan
- Browne Jacobson
- Capsticks
- Clyde and Co
- DAC Beachcroft
- DWF Law
- Hempsons
- Hill Dickinson
- Kennedys
- Weightmans
A second lot will provide specialist legal advice to NHS Resolution and other arm’s length bodies of the Department of Health and Social care, covering a complex portfolio of health related issues.
The panel firms in Lot 2 (regulatory, health and employment law) are:
- Bevan Brittan
- Blake Morgan
- Browne Jacobson
- Capsticks
- DAC Beachcroft
- Hempsons
- Hill Dickinson
- Weightmans
“Contracts were awarded following a rigorous, competitive procurement process to ensure firms are appointed that can provide a high quality service at a competitive price, ensuring maximum value for money,” NHS Resolution said.
In May 2017 NHS Resolution named 13 law firms to its existing, three-lot panel.
It said: “NHS Resolution has a longstanding partnership relationship with panel firms on the existing panel which was awarded in 2017 and wishes to thank the firms and their staff for their support during this period, particularly during the pandemic when their agility and commitment ensured continuity of service during a challenging period.”