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DHSC: CSA: NIHRCC Procurement - External Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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09 Oct 2024 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for external legal services as part of the NIHRCC Procurement to support day-to-day operations of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The contract, valued at £400,000, is classified under "Legal services" (CPV 79100000) and was awarded to MILLS & REEVE LLP. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender stage now complete. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 30th August 2024, and the contract period which runs from 30th September 2024 to 31st March 2027. The services will be delivered to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. The award notice was published on 9th October 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in complex, high-value public procurement projects. The contract is especially suited for large legal firms such as MILLS & REEVE LLP, but small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also have suitability considerations noted. Companies capable of ensuring compliance with procurement law principles and drafting high-standard legal documents will find this tender particularly advantageous. The engagement allows businesses to establish or reinforce their presence in the public health sector, which is critical for maintaining robust operations within the NIHR framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: CSA: NIHRCC Procurement - External Legal Services

Notice Description

The Health and Care Act 2022 places a statutory duty to promote research, and powers to support it, on the Secretary of State and on all levels of the NHS. NIHR provides a key means through which the Secretary of State discharges this duty. The proposed NIHRCC procurement is for the services required to deliver the day-to-day operations of the NIHR. The procurement is high value, complex and business critical and will require significant legal input throughout the procurement lifecycle to ensure that DHSC is and remains compliant with prevailing procurement law principles and that the procurement documents, including the contracts being awarded, are drafted to a high standard. This contract is for external legal services to be provided to support the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-557bd39e-6a7f-4597-b0fd-353b421fe148
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b51d2a49-96b1-4d01-b62b-40adf1aa7c30
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
SME
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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 & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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