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DHSC Sinogo claim legal support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 Jul 2026 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for the provision of legal services under the title "DHSC Sinogo claim legal support". This procurement falls under the Legal services industry category, with a CPV code of 79100000. The contract, valued at £100,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 1st August 2026 and concerns services to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically based in London. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement stage is currently at the award phase, finalized on 21st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large legal firms with a capacity to handle comprehensive legal support for governmental departments like the DHSC. Although the framework agreement limits the selection to pre-approved suppliers, businesses that fit this profile can leverage such opportunities to enhance their portfolio and credibility in providing essential government services. The engagement of DAC Beachcroft LLP as the supplier exemplifies the type of organisation capable of fulfilling this contract, indicating a demand for firms with extensive resources and specialization in legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC Sinogo claim legal support

Notice Description

Legal services for DHSC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3dc54216-7a90-4342-951d-7d0f0785178f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91349c25-fd19-457b-aa01-3ec174030508
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Aug 2026 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
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

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