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DHSC C22144 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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18 Mar 2021 at 17:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in the UK, focusing on the contract titled "DHSC C22144 Legal Services" in the legal services industry. This process was initiated to provide legal advice and services to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tender was completed with an award value of £15,000, and the contract period spanned from 12 October 2020 to 31 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 9 October 2020.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for legal firms and service providers specialising in public health law, particularly those equipped to advise on pandemic-related legal issues. Businesses well-suited to compete for similar contracts should have experience in delivering legal services to public sector organisations and be prepared to navigate the complexities associated with emergency responses. The contract is indicative of a broader shift towards procurement focused on enhancing public health and could open doors for growth in legal consultancy within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC C22144 Legal Services

Notice Description

For the provision of legal advice and services to support DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cdee84a-57d0-4ff8-9cea-4a19003f81a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ecd07385-1127-4ec4-8132-89030e629b98
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
Donna Reynolds
Contact Email
donna.reynolds@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG

Further Information

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