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DHSC C17109 Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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18 Mar 2021 at 16:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "DHSC C17109 Legal Services", aimed at providing legal advice and services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement falls within the legal services category and was located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to Mills and Reeve LLP following a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 7 December 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2021, with an award value of £14,500. The formal award notice was published on 18 March 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in public health or crisis response. Businesses that can demonstrate a track record in providing comprehensive legal support to public sector clients would be well-positioned to compete in future tendering processes. The selective procurement method utilised may indicate that the DHSC values partnerships with established firms that can deliver rapid and effective solutions in high-stakes situations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC C17109 Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84f742eb-85b0-47f3-82dc-7b99779252af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd141ea-0722-4a0b-9a1e-a7cb0b028cbe
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS AND REEVE

Further Information

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