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DHSCLA GLAS Extensions

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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16 May 2022 at 10:36

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09 May 2022 at 15:16

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07 Jan 2022 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DHSCLA GLAS Extensions" is initiated by the Government Legal Department, aimed at securing legal services to support the Department of Health and Social Care and the Cabinet Office's Covid-19 taskforce. This procurement is classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000) with a value of £300,000. The process adopted a selective procurement method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the award of the contract effective from 1st September 2021, following the tender period that ended on 30th August 2021. The contract is set to commence on 9th September 2021 and run until 9th September 2022, with specified delivery addresses in London, SW1H 9GL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with capabilities in providing comprehensive legal advice to government bodies. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in public law and have experience working closely with governmental organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. The collaborative nature of the project also indicates a preference for suppliers who can integrate seamlessly into existing legal teams, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

DHSCLA GLAS Extensions

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide such legal advice and support as the Customer may require to provide legal services in any area of the Customer's advisory work to ensure that adequate legal resource is available to support the Department of Health and Social Care and its agencies and such legal advice and support for the Cabinet Office Covid 19 taskforce as the Customer may require. The Supplier will work closely with the Customer's legal team in a partnering arrangement for the delivery of these services. The Supplier will ensure that advice is delivered in accordance with the Being an Effective Government Lawyer guidance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30b56b05-478b-48c1-b39d-3211a50ae10a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2021 - 9 Sep 2022 1-2 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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