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The Authority is looking for two 2 Suppliers to deliver the following as part of the Service:
a. conduct further investigation and prepare cases for Fitness to Practise hearings or meetings;
b. undertake pre-hearing case management procedures in accordance with agreed performance targets and in collaboration with other parties to the hearing; and c. ensure the presentation of cases before adjudicators at hearings (those hearings are predominantly carried out remotely using video conferencing software but can, on occasion, be in-person at our offices in Sheffield).
Over a period of 3 - 5 years, the Authority aims to work with the Suppliers to eliminate the current backlog of circa 400 cases awaiting a final hearing. By the end of this period, the intention is to have worked successfully in partnership with the Suppliers to both eliminate the backlog and to be managing a 'steady state' of circa 150 cases being processed per annum.
This contract has a maximum value of £40.9 million. Contract 1 and Contact 2 notice values of £20.45 million, represents an estimated allocation and is provided for indicative purposes only.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS LLP | OC340360 | £17,041,666 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
| KINGSLEY NAPLEY LLP | OC343278 | £17,041,666 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
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This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 6 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Jul 2026 – Jul 2029 | £34,083,333 | 6 | pending |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| KINGSLEY NAPLEY LLP | Lot 1 | Won |
| BLAKE MORGAN LLP | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £74,778,422 in 2,238 payments (over £25k) from NHS England, Kent Police, Department for Education, Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester Police and 29 more public bodies (2010-04-21 to 2026-06-01).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
The scope of this requirement has been expanded to provide additional context.