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Provision of Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)

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22 Jan 2021 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process being summarised is for the provision of legal services by the Department of Health and Social Care (T&T). The contract, valued at £187,500, is categorised under legal services (CPV code 79100000) and was initiated via a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 5th October 2020 and concluded on 12th March 2021. The award notice for this completed tender was published on 22nd January 2021, following the end of the tender period on 5th October 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector legal matters and contract law. Given the value and scope of the contract, large legal firms such as DLA Piper UK LLP successfully competed for this engagement, suggesting that similarly structured firms capable of complying with stringent public sector requirements may benefit from future tenders in this area. Businesses looking to grow should consider establishing relationships with public authorities, enhancing their capabilities in governmental legal service needs.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-401a0bf6-d573-4405-bfa5-994b7589bf3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/698f7634-127c-4dd7-91d7-3743b732ca82
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£187,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2020 - 12 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (T&T)
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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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