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The Provision of an External Case Investigator Company

UKHSA

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which is seeking services under the title "The Provision of an External Case Investigator Company." This initiative falls under the industry category of Legal Advisory and Representation Services with a CPV classification of 79110000. The process is set in the United Kingdom, specifically in London (postal code E14 4PU). The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the award being made on 4th August 2025. The procurement method employed is selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 28th July 2025 to 26th July 2028, following the closure of the tender period on 21st March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal advisory and investigation services, particularly those experienced in medical performance cases. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses that are SMEs would find this contract suitable, although it is part of a framework agreement, which might favour those already included in such arrangements. With a contract valued at £99,900, companies positioned in or capable of operating in London are particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity to expand their services and enhance their business footprint within the UK public sector. The awarded supplier was Capsticks Solicitors LLP, indicating a preference for large, well-established legal firms proficient in the required domain.

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Notice Title

The Provision of an External Case Investigator Company

Notice Description

A call-off arrangement for Medical performance GMC registered consultants to investigate cases if arise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bd9bad8-2a8d-455d-9aad-930d39dc7e11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64a44c61-9870-40a4-8e22-a2d0f1841352
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UKHSA
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

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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