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Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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24 Mar 2021 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) recently completed a procurement process for the provision of legal services to support its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract, valued at £38,750, was awarded to Mills and Reeve LLP. The procurement method involved a selective process through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 22 October 2020, and the contract being effective from 23 October 2020 until 31 March 2021. The service falls under the industry category of legal advisory services, specifically aimed at supporting governmental operations during a critical period, based in London, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for legal firms and consultants specialising in public sector legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in health-related legal matters. Companies equipped to navigate complex legal frameworks and provide swift, effective support during crises would greatly benefit from such contracts. The focus on legal services during a pandemic indicates a demand for agile legal solutions, making this an ideal opportunity for established firms seeking to expand their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-820c6384-34c2-4d96-9c16-eb83457cc5d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5ce86dc-b35b-4848-915b-3a7ae13b900c
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
£38,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 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 (DHSC)
Contact Name
Fiona Endersen
Contact Email
fiona.endersen@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

MILLS AND REEVE

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