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C22286 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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16 Feb 2021 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "C22286 Legal Services" has been initiated by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU. This procurement, classified under legal advisory services, aimed to secure legal support for DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender was awarded on 18th October 2020, with the contract period spanning from 19th October 2020 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method was selective, referred to as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £12,000. The tendering process is now complete.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, especially those with expertise in public health and emergency response law, to expand their business. Businesses that excel in legal advisory services, particularly those that have experience working with public sector clients or handling similar high-stakes situations, would be well-positioned to compete for such government tenders. Engaging in this type of procurement can lead to further contracts as organisations seek reliable partners for ongoing legal support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C22286 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-b5fd17-4972157b-afe0-4512-86bf-7af197edcee5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbfcf5ef-92c2-450e-93ab-c9501651bfd5
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
£12,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 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
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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

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

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