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The Provision of UKHSA Legal Panel Arrangements

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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23 May 2025 at 14:30

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23 May 2025 at 11:23

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07 Apr 2025 at 11:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed a procurement process for the provision of legal panel arrangements to supplement its in-house legal team. The title of the project, "The Provision of UKHSA Legal Panel Arrangements," falls under the legal advisory and representation services category (CPV code 79110000). The procurement process was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement. This initiative involves appointing up to four legal services providers, with the recently awarded contract going to Pinsent Masons LLP, detailed in an award published on 23 May 2025. The procurement phase has reached the award stage, following a tender period that concluded on 27 February 2025. The contract runs from 10 March 2025 to 8 February 2027, with a provision for a one-year extension, adding an additional value of £250,000 if exercised.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large legal service providers, as it offers a structured pathway to integrate into the UKHSA's operations by providing specialist legal support. The arrangement is tailored for firms on the existing CCS Legal Services Panel, ideal for those with the capacity to meet specific, case-by-case demands, as set by the agency. The contract, originally valued at £500,000, is an excellent opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their portfolio in governmental advisory services. While the current contract holder is a large-scale supplier, the focus on collaboration through a panel system could encourage competitive potential amongst similar firms with the requisite framework alignment. The location in London, with postal code E14 4PU, keeps the engagement within a central UK jurisdiction, suitable for companies within or accessible to this key region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of UKHSA Legal Panel Arrangements

Notice Description

UKHSA Legal wishes to appoint up to four legal services providers to provide additional support to the in-house legal team as and when required. It is intended to provide UKHSA with an effective and efficient means of securing additional legal capacity and expertise to support the UKHSA Legal team. The aim is to establish a UKHSA-specific panel of external law firms drawn from the firms currently on the CCS Legal Services Panel framework to provide additional support to UKHSA on a case-by-case basis. The initial contract is for 24 months with a 12 month extension option available for an additional value of PS250,000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09949d2-ff4b-4d3c-a897-b4b28bab6ffe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2025 - 8 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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