Award

Legal Services C13496

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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Award

20 Nov 2020 at 15:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has successfully completed a tender process for "Legal Services C13496", aimed at providing legal advice and services to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement, classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), involved a selective method where the successful proposal was obtained through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 14th August 2020, with an overall contract value of £20,000, and the duration of the contract spanned from 17th August 2020 to 31st March 2021. This process took place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for law firms specialising in public health and emergency response legislation. Businesses equipped with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those familiar with the challenges posed by public health issues, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The outcome underscores the importance of agile legal support in crisis situations, thereby encouraging growth in firms capable of adapting to the fast-evolving demands of public procurement in complex scenarios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services C13496

Notice Description

For the provision of legal advice and services to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ae602c7-2924-496f-8dfb-685283daf507
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd871a5-e7e3-4cff-9b51-f9fd53bcd3f7
Current Stage
Award
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
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
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

GOWLING WLG

Further Information

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