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Legal Services C15102

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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17 Dec 2020 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a tender process for legal services under the title "Legal Services C15102," which was specifically aimed at supporting the department's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement falls under the legal services category and was awarded to Burges Salmon LLP, with a contract value of £18,000. The contract period commenced on 9th October 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, following a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was published on 8th October 2020, with the award notice issued on 17th December 2020.

This procurement contract presents opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in providing legal support to governmental health initiatives and public sector contracts. Businesses specialising in legal services who can demonstrate capabilities in supporting complex and urgent legal needs, especially related to public health crises, would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. With public sector contracts often targeting established firms, firms with a proven track record in public law and compliance may find this particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Legal Services C15102

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f7b1979-18be-447b-a821-6da20d3a421a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e8a309-abf5-4c8c-a1bb-29d8806bd63e
Current Stage
Award
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
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

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