Award

Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Mar 2023 at 11:54

Award Notice
Award

17 Mar 2021 at 16:28

Award Notice
Tender

17 Mar 2021 at 16:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) awarded a contract for Legal Services to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement stage was selective using a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on September 17, 2020, and ended on March 31, 2021. The total contract value was £20,000. The buying organisation, DHSC, is located at 39 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0EU, United Kingdom.

This tender for Legal Services by the DHSC presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal advisory services industry to compete. Businesses with experience in providing legal services and operating within the UK market could find this tender well-suited for their growth. The procurement method being selective from a framework agreement indicates a structured approach to engaging potential suppliers, ensuring a fair and transparent process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fdd9ba9-51a8-4d8c-9d7b-8e588c064d85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35b3665d-88dc-4e5e-98f1-ef92c04867b7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
2
Supplier Names

GOWLING WLG

GOWLING WLG (CIS

Further Information

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