Award

Legal Services to the Anti-Virals Task Force

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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Award

23 Sep 2021 at 14:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) initiated a procurement process for "Legal Services to the Anti-Virals Task Force," classified under legal services. The contract, valued at £725,000 and awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP, commenced on 26 April 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. This procurement used a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 25 April 2021, and is situated within the United Kingdom, specifically at SW1H 0EU in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in health care and antiviral legal matters. While smaller and voluntary organisations may not be eligible, larger firms or those with substantial capacity in providing legal consultancy for public health initiatives could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio, build relationships within the public sector, and drive further opportunities in similar areas of legal procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services to the Anti-Virals Task Force

Notice Description

Legal Services to the Anti-Virals Task Force

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6486d2e0-fe7d-4754-96fd-59b085bec535
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a21e152-3f65-4b3e-9da9-6f6642016e5e
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
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£725,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
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
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

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