Contract award · 2 Sep 2026

Provision of Solicitors to the Inquests (STI) Services

Hampshire County Council awarded “Provision of Solicitors to the Inquests (STI) Services” to TLT LLP for £3.89m on 2 Sep 2026.

Business servicesSouth East

Value £3.89m
WinnerTLT LLP

Competition with a shortlist

Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.

Key facts

Buyer
Hampshire County Council · Regional or local authority
Supplier
TLT LLP
Value
£3,886,500
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Business services · Legal services (CPV 79100000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date2 Sep 2026
  2. Published14 Sep 2026Published 12 days after the contract date

Description

The Authority Coroners Services are preparing for the initial batch of referrals from Operation Magenta, a Police investigation into over 800 deaths at Gosport War Memorial Hospital. This is expected to have a significant impact on the Coroners Service, particularly in terms of case management and the preparation of inquests. The Senior Coroner has highlighted the necessity to appoint Solicitors to Inquest to provide dedicated support with case management and preparation, these appointments are likely to span several years. The Government Commercial Agency, Public Sector Legal Services RM6240 framework, Lot 1a, was identified as the most viable framework for this procurement and a mini competition has been undertaken to secure best value.

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