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Covid-19 Public Inquiry Response Unit Co-Partnering Contract

CABINET OFFICE

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20 Jul 2022 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed a tendering process for the "Covid-19 Public Inquiry Response Unit Co-Partnering Contract," aimed at providing legal services to support its response to the COVID-19 Public Inquiry. This procurement, classified under legal services (CPV Code: 79100000), was conducted through a selective procurement method and valued at £7,000,000. The contract period commenced on 29th June 2022 and extends until 28th June 2024. The tender period concluded on 19th May 2022, with the location for delivery being London, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in public inquiry and statutory frameworks, particularly those equipped to support government operations during critical health crises. Businesses that are adept at managing high-profile legal challenges and have the resources to engage with governmental processes will find this procurement particularly relevant. The awarding of the contract to Pinsent Masons LLP reflects the need for robust legal support in significant public inquiries, which could inspire similar opportunities in future government contracts within the public service sector.

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Notice Title

Covid-19 Public Inquiry Response Unit Co-Partnering Contract

Notice Description

The provision of legal services to support the Cabinet Office response to the COVID-19 Public Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d98aac0f-9a55-460f-93a0-160de85a9589
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2022 - 28 Jun 2024 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

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