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C16934 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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30 Mar 2021 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeking legal advisory services to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract, titled "C16934 Legal Services," was awarded following a selective procurement method, specifically using a call-off from a framework agreement. The award has a total value of £12,000 and the contract period spans from 24 November 2020 to 31 March 2021. Key details include that the contract was awarded on 23 November 2020, with the award notice being published on 30 March 2021. The delivery location for this contract is in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1H 0EU).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for law firms with expertise in public health and emergency response, allowing them to engage in high-stakes legal matters related to health policy and pandemic management. Businesses that are well-suited to compete for similar contracts include medium to large legal practices that hold relevant certifications and have experience with governmental contracts, especially those familiar with the nuances of public health law and emergency legislation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C16934 Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of legal services to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e42232a-aa94-4df2-aba1-43a74e03a426
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400cd676-39a2-4452-84d0-8e2718f145bc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)
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

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

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