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DHSC C21889 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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18 Mar 2021 at 17:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), which has issued a tender titled "DHSC C21889 Legal Services" for the provision of legal advice and services in support of the Covid-19 pandemic response. This contract, amounting to £27,250, was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 18 March 2021, while the contract commenced on 6 November 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2021. The services were classified under the legal services category, with delivery taking place in Leeds, UK with the postal code LS2 7UE.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in public sector advice and Covid-19-related legal compliance. Businesses equipped to deliver legal services and agile enough to respond to evolving health regulations would be well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes. As public health measures continue to shape legal landscapes, firms offering expertise in this area are likely to find themselves in high demand from government bodies seeking to navigate complex legal frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC C21889 Legal Services

Notice Description

For the provision of legal advice and services to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a4f48a6-a972-4654-8134-26a81b052b3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17476d76-e994-43c7-ac76-89f305701742
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
£27,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

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