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Legal Services C13488

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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25 Nov 2020 at 12:40

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20 Nov 2020 at 10:04

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20 Nov 2020 at 10:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for legal services titled "Legal Services C13488", aimed at providing legal advice in support of the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement, classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th September 2020, with the contract period commencing on 28th September 2020 and lasting until 31st March 2021. The total value of the contract awarded was £10,648, and the delivery address is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for legal firms specialising in public sector work, particularly those experienced in emergency response and public health legislation. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in providing legal advice related to governmental initiatives and Covid-19 regulations would be particularly well-suited to engage in future contracts of this nature. Given the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, continued demand for legal advisory services within the public sector suggests potential for growth for firms in the legal industry who are positioned to meet these needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services C13488

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-812c6b6f-cebf-4d05-916a-5aa53832a8a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c140da7-c6a2-4b7d-9829-87523be2a420
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
£10,648 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,648 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 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)
Additional Buyers

HEALTH FAMILY

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

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