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The Thirlwall Inquiry -Phase 1 Legal Support

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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19 Sep 2023 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for legal support to set up the Thirlwall Inquiry into Lucy Letby. The contract, which falls under the 'Legal advisory services' category, has a value of £285,000 and was awarded to Burges Salmon LLP. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 14th September 2023, with the contract running from 15th September 2023 to 18th November 2023. The procurement was managed by the DHSC located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract award presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage in work related to the Thirlwall Inquiry. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in framework agreements, can leverage their capabilities to compete effectively. As the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) oversees this procurement process, businesses aiming to grow through public sector engagements should consider aligning their offerings with the mentioned contract requirements and demonstrating their suitability for similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Thirlwall Inquiry -Phase 1 Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal support to help set up the Thirlwall Inquiry in to Lucy Letby

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6865a520-61ac-4939-9b43-cd05def0a299
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/075d83d9-4392-4d1c-acf6-486c3191b14f
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£286,900 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2023 - 18 Nov 2023 1-6 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

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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