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C16698 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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16 Mar 2023 at 18:46

Award Notice
Award

30 Mar 2021 at 15:02

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract titled "C16698 Legal Services" for the provision of legal advisory services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £30,000, with a contract period starting on November 12, 2020, and ending on March 31, 2021. The contract was awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP, with the procurement stage being in the Award phase as of November 11, 2020.

This tender for legal services by the DHSC presents opportunities for law firms and legal service providers to engage in public procurement contracts. Businesses experienced in providing legal advisory services, particularly in response to public health crises, would find this tender well-suited for competition. The tender was completed on March 30, 2021, and the awarded contract remains active, demonstrating ongoing potential for business growth in the legal services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C16698 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-b5fd17-81038607-3087-40f2-85f2-5af8298cdafc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fc10c63-eb22-4f40-bf99-ccf4281b3126
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 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
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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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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