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DHSC: Legal support to the Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC)

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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25 Jul 2025 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the United Kingdom has completed a selective tender for legal support to the Patient Safety Commissioner. This procurement, under the title "DHSC: Legal support to the Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC)," falls under the legal services industry category with a CPV classification of 79100000. The process was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 16th July 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £20,000, commenced on 17th July 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The primary location for these services is London, UK, with DWF LAW LLP chosen as the supplier for this contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those offering expertise in health and safety law. It highlights a demand for tailored legal advice and services within the healthcare sector, fostering business growth for firms capable of meeting such specific requirements. The procurement process is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering them an avenue to partner with the DHSC and expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DHSC: Legal support to the Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC)

Notice Description

Legal Services Panel for the provision of legal advice and services, Contingent Arrangement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fa4ddd1-8e7e-4ad3-99f7-df43648e64f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a1f06c-25b4-40c4-bb01-03189535c39b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Dolores Calle
Contact Email
dolores.calle@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
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

DWF LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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