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GLD acquired external legal advisory services

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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16 Nov 2021 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has successfully completed a procurement process for external legal advisory services, valued at £100,000. This initiative falls within the legal services industry and was executed using a selective procurement method, specifically through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2021 and concludes on 31st March 2022. The tender process officially ended on 30th September 2021, with the award notice published on 16th November 2021, detailing CLIFFORD CHANCE LLP as the successful supplier based in London.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer specialised legal advice or related services. Competitors should ideally possess expertise in governmental legal matters and have the capacity to handle similar contracts. The completed tender highlights the demand for high-quality legal support within public procurement, thus encouraging SMEs to explore similar contracting opportunities to enhance their business growth.

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Notice Title

GLD acquired external legal advisory services

Notice Description

Provision of legal services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a2d9715-138f-49f0-8fbf-212627e916df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58c5990-4434-4635-bbeb-035d407dfa24
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
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

CLIFFORD CHANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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