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C15693 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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15 Feb 2021 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of legal services to support the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been completed. The tender, titled "C15693 Legal Services," fell under the industry category of legal advisory services and was conducted in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract value amounting to £11,750. The contract period commenced on 19th October 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in public health law and experience in handling government contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong understanding of legal frameworks related to healthcare services, as well as a capacity for supporting urgent public sector responses, would be well-suited to compete in future procurement processes of a similar nature. Engaging with the DHSC may also lead to further projects as public health initiatives continue to evolve.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C15693 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-b5fd17-2f32a80e-c63a-4d15-b93b-b6101d3d5f72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a09057-6612-4ed0-8c3c-d5894f06e0d5
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
£11,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 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
Fiona Endersen
Contact Email
fiona.endersen@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

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

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