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DHSC: The Thirwall Inquiry Phase 1 Legal support continuation

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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02 Jan 2024 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded a contract for legal support concerning the Thirwall Inquiry Phase 1. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £350,000, with a tender period deadline of December 30, 2023, and a contract period running from December 31, 2023, to February 16, 2024. The buying organisation, located in London, United Kingdom, conducted this procurement process.

This tender provides opportunities for legal service providers to offer support for the Thirwall Inquiry Phase 1. Businesses specialised in legal services, especially those with experience in public inquiries, are well-suited to compete. As the contract has been awarded and is now active, interested firms can leverage their expertise to contribute to the inquiry process and grow their business through this engagement with the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Notice Title

DHSC: The Thirwall Inquiry Phase 1 Legal support continuation

Notice Description

Legal support to help set up the Thirlwall Inquiry in to Lucy Letby

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2869827b-9de0-4513-8635-65821234d8e7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccbbcc90-1b09-4ff9-9f81-5347b936af47
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2023 - 16 Feb 2024 1-6 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

BURGES SALMON LLP AND ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP (CONSORTIUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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