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Provision of Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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22 Apr 2021 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed its procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services," aimed at providing legal advice and support on commercial tools and templates. This tender falls under the legal advisory and information services category and has a total contract value of £96,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the tender period ended on 24th March 2021, the contract was active from 1st April 2021 until 30th September 2021, with all activities based in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in commercial law, to expand their business through public sector contracts. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing, as such tenders are designed to encourage their participation. The providing of legal services in the public sector can yield significant experience, enhance reputations, and lead to further contracts within this growing market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

To provide legal advice and support on commercial tools and templates

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5c50e89c-9ebd-4827-a724-79cb0fa3fb3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e5800b0-94ee-473f-966d-bbb0d3fa6eb3
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 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
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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
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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