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Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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12 Feb 2021 at 19:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy, seeking legal advice on the drafting and negotiations of contracts related to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19. The tender, classified under legal services (CPV 79100000), has a total value of £1,000,000 and is part of a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 17th June 2020, and the contract duration commenced immediately after on 18th June 2020, concluding on 31st December 2021. The service delivery is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms that specialise in contract law, particularly those with experience in healthcare-related agreements. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in vaccine-related contracts, and possess a proven track record in governmental negotiations, would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth. As the legal landscape surrounding healthcare continues to evolve, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, firms that take initiative in this sector may discover additional documentation and contract opportunities as they arise.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19

Notice Description

Legal Advice on drafting and negotiations of contracts relating to the manufacture of vaccines for COVID-19.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6b9cfe0-b65a-48e2-ad0d-88a14408cc80
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jun 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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
TLJ South East (England)

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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