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GLD acquired external legal advisory services

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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12 Nov 2021 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency is seeking external legal advisory services under a selective procurement method, having awarded a contract worth £750,000. The tender, titled "GLD acquired external legal advisory services," was initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP, a large law firm based in London. The award notice was published on 12th November 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in legal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their client base within the public sector. Legal service providers with experience in advisory roles for government agencies would be particularly well-suited to compete, enabling them to establish long-term partnerships and gain valuable experience in managing public contracts.

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Notice Title

GLD acquired external legal advisory services

Notice Description

Provision of legal services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b5de127-55d8-481e-b13f-3268563ef1e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/170f5c6b-a316-4ac2-9232-dd56c3b356e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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