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Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19

THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)

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20 Dec 2020 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the United Kingdom, focusing on obtaining legal services for drafting and negotiating contracts related to the manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccines. This tender, titled "Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19," involved a contract awarded for £1,000,000 and falls under the legal services industry category. The procurement stage has been completed, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 18th June 2020 and the contract period spanning from 19th June 2020 to 31st December 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for large legal firms with experience in public sector contracts, particularly in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Businesses specialising in legal consultancy, particularly those that can advise on complex contract negotiations and compliance, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Firms positioned to offer expert legal guidance in public health initiatives may also find significant potential to grow by aligning their services with governmental health objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19

Notice Description

Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0319254d-11e7-472c-a1bf-0e8fb42f9cf3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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