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Provision of Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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18 Jan 2021 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care conducted a tender for the "Provision of Legal Services" under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000). This procurement process, which is now complete, involved a selective method called a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £120,400, commenced on 1 September 2020 and was awarded on 4 December 2020, with an end date set for 31 March 2021. The geographical location for the service delivery is the United Kingdom, specifically at the Department's headquarters in London (SW1H 0EU).

This tender presents excellent opportunities for legal firms, particularly those experienced in secondment services to governmental organisations or public health entities. Businesses specialising in legal services may find this contract appealing, as it reflects a growing need for legal expertise within public sector activities, particularly relevant in periods of increased regulatory scrutiny and complex operational needs. Firms looking to engage with public health and social care can leverage this contract for business growth by offering specialised legal consultancy and support services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of legal secondment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a5be204-9391-4c49-9efa-e9b16dc21c52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47ca49e7-5762-468c-8181-392a51aee6b6
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
£120,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GOWLING WLG (UK

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