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Litigation Costs

MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT

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16 Jul 2020 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines Discovery Catapult is undertaking a public procurement process for services related to "Litigation Costs" associated with ongoing litigation linked to the COVID-19 response. This tender, classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), is currently in the Award stage. The contract value is set at £150,000, with the contract period running from 18 May 2020 to 31 May 2020. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period having concluded on 14 May 2020.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal services, particularly those adept at handling urgent cases related to public health crises. Firms that can efficiently manage litigation costs and navigate the complexities of such legal matters will find themselves well-positioned to compete. As the contract has already been awarded to Hill Dickinson LLP, interested parties should remain alert for future opportunities within similar procurement projects initiated by the Medicines Discovery Catapult or related healthcare organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Litigation Costs

Notice Description

Costs associated with ongoing litigation associated with the COVID-19 response. In its response to COVID-19 and with only days available, MDC, on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care, is entering into contracts without competition or advertising the requirement. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and Procurement Policy Note 01/20, the following tests have been met: * There are genuine reasons for extreme urgency - the response to the COVID-19 consequences needs to be immediate because of public health risks. * The events that have led to the need for extreme urgency were unforeseen - the COVID-19 situation is so novel that the consequences are not something that MDC could have predicted. * It is impossible to comply with the usual timescales in the Public Contract Regulations (2015) - there is no time to run an accelerated procurement under the open or restricted procedures or competitive procedures with negotiation, nor does the MDC have access to an existing commercial agreement such as a framework or dynamic purchasing system. The situation is not attributable to the MDC - MDC has not done anything to cause or contribute to the need for extreme urgency.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33dc3254-e8cf-4808-980a-f1d9410b7fad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2020 - 31 May 2020 30 days
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
MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT
Contact Name
Kieran McGowan
Contact Email
kieran.mcgowan@md.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1625708394

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHIRE
Postcode
SK10 4TG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Chelford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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