North of England NHS collaborative selects eight law firms for framework

The agreement, which lasts for two years with an option to extend twice for a further 12 months, covers: NHS governance and public law; healthcare law; mental health law; employment law; contract and commercial law; property law; and corporate finance and PFI.

The eight firms appointed by the collaborative are:

• Browne Jacobson;
• Capsticks;
• DAC Beachcroft;
• DWF;
• Hempsons;
• Hill Dickinson;
• Mills & Reeve; and
• Weightmans.

Services from the firms can be purchased on either an hourly or fixed rate basis.