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DHSC:ASC: Worforce

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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27 May 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DHSC:ASC: Workforce" was conducted by the Department of Health and Social Care located in London, United Kingdom. It involved the provision of ongoing legal services under the industry category of "Legal services" (CPV code 79100000). The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. With the process at the award stage, the tender was completed, having ended on 31 March 2026. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2026 and concluded on 17 April 2026, with the official award notice being published on 27 May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly large firms capable of meeting the demands of a framework agreement with a government body like the Department of Health and Social Care. With a contract value of £55,000, it highlights potential growth avenues for legal service providers involved in public sector work. While this specific opportunity is not suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), similar future opportunities could enable firms to demonstrate expertise in handling substantial public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC:ASC: Worforce

Notice Description

ongoing legal services for DHSC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d5fdcc8-32bf-42a5-bc4c-ee0cf90a0121
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3c678a8-d71c-4b54-9a34-69844339a0e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 30 days
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

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

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