Award

DHSC LA Overflow

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Award

26 Apr 2024 at 10:43

Award Notice
Award

24 Apr 2023 at 19:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has awarded a contract for legal services worth £300,000 to Pinsent Masons Llp under the DHSC LA Overflow project. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The procurement method was selective, and it involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on March 31, 2023, and the contract period ends on March 31, 2025. The Government Legal Department, based in London, was the buying organisation.

This tender for legal services by the Government Legal Department offers opportunities for law firms to provide legal advice and support in different areas of the Department of Health and Social Care Legal Advisers' work. Businesses operating in the legal services industry, particularly those with experience in government legal matters, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Understanding the complexities of legal frameworks and regulations is crucial for companies interested in tendering for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC LA Overflow

Notice Description

The Supplier will provide such legal advice and support in any of the areas of the work of the Department of Health and Social Care Legal Advisers (DHSCLA) to ensure that adequate legal resource is available to support the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, through the Department of Health and Social Care and its agencies and arm's length bodies. This is a Call-Off from CCS Framework RM6179, Lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bd3caf0-9fff-41bd-bedb-790db549e8a1
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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