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Legal resource to support exit from the IMS3 Contract and transition to FSP

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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02 May 2019 at 11:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care has completed a procurement process for legal advisory services, specifically aimed at providing support for the exit from the IMS3 contract and the transition to new arrangements. The contract, valued at £190,000, was awarded to Clifford Chance LLP and is classified under the legal advisory services category (CPV code 79140000). The tender period officially ended on 29 March 2019, and the contract commenced on 29 April 2019, running until 30 April 2022. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, enabling suppliers suitable under a framework agreement to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses aiming to expand within the legal services sector, especially those with expertise in commercial law and government contracting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-placed to compete for similar future contracts due to the specified suitability criteria. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience in providing legal support during contract transitions could find a competitive advantage in forthcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal resource to support exit from the IMS3 Contract and transition to FSP

Notice Description

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has been providing on-going commercial legal support and assistance to DHSC in relation to the IMS3 contract. The next stage of work involves extending the IMS3 contract to enable the replacement FSP arrangements to be put into place and making the necessary changes to the contract terms

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5528a94-32dc-4452-add0-8ef221abe7ac
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2022 3-4 years
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
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

CLIFFORD CHANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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