Award

General Legal Advice and Services - Thirwall Inquiry

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE

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Award

25 Jan 2024 at 18:12

Summary of the contracting process

The National Institute For Health And Care Excellence (NICE) has recently awarded a contract for General Legal Advice and Services related to the Thirwall Inquiry. The contract value is £176,154 GBP and was awarded to DWF LAW LLP. The contract period is from February 15, 2024, to December 14, 2027. The procurement method used was Other - Direct Award. The tender period ended on December 12, 2023. The contract covers legal services under the CPV code 79100000 and is relevant to the services industry category. The location of the procurement is in England, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract by NICE presents opportunities for businesses offering legal services to participate in providing support and advice for the Thirwall Inquiry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the focus on services relevant to legal advice. Businesses interested in working with public sector organisations in the legal services field should consider engaging with NICE through its Legal Services Panel Framework RM6179.

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Notice Title

General Legal Advice and Services - Thirwall Inquiry

Notice Description

NICE requires that the Supplier shall provide such advice, support and drafting as the Customer may require in relation to the buyer's participation in the Thirlwall Inquiry. NICE and the Supplier shall agree the scope and timescale for each specific phase of work and shall not commence further phases without joint agreement. The potential initial phases of anticipated work are: * Phase 1: Advice on initial preparations, etc. * Phase 2: Building a positive relationship with the inquiry team. General correspondence and advice *Phase 3: Support to respond to Rule 9 requests from the enquiry, etc. *Phase 4: Advice on any findings following the review of documents disclosed by the Inquiry, etc. *Phase 5: If a NICE witness is called to give oral evidence support to prepare witness evidence and attendance at public hearings. *Phase 6: Advice in respect of the Inquiry's final report, etc. This is a non-exhaustive list with additional phases being added as the work of the Inquiry progresses[...] Prior to commencing each phase of work the Supplier shall provide an estimate of expected fees and keep NICE updated if this is likely to be exceeded. Application is via the Legal Services Panel Framework RM6179 - Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bc3f37e-b44c-4220-8b64-16342c8a2d65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d3e5020-4947-4450-82ff-112703b16e1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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
£176,154 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,154 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2024 - 14 Dec 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE
Contact Name
Sharon Sandra Martin
Contact Email
sharon.martin@nice.org.uk
Contact Phone
+442070452024

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

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