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The Provision of UKHSA Legal Panel Arrangements

UKHSA

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23 May 2025 at 11:33

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07 Apr 2025 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for establishing legal panel arrangements through a call-off from a framework agreement. This selective procurement sought to appoint up to four legal services providers to support the in-house legal team as required, primarily focusing on legal advisory and representation services. The awarded contract now involves Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, with a contract period starting on 18 March 2025 and ending on 8 March 2027. The procurement opportunity was classified under the CPV code 79110000 and related to services delivered primarily in London, UK. The procurement stage reached the award phase, and the announcement was published on 23 May 2025.

This procurement creates significant business opportunities for large-scale legal firms that are part of the CCS Legal Services Panel framework, providing a chance to be part of a dedicated panel offering services to UKHSA. As this tender was not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it is particularly suited for well-established law firms with the capacity and expertise to offer external legal support. Firms not yet on such panels may consider strengthening their capabilities and credentials to be included in similar future tender processes, paving the way for business growth and increased engagements in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of UKHSA Legal Panel Arrangements

Notice Description

UKHSA Legal wishes to appoint up to four legal services providers to provide additional support to the in-house legal team as and when required. It is intended to provide UKHSA with an effective and efficient means of securing additional legal capacity and expertise to support the UKHSA Legal team. The aim is to establish a UKHSA-specific panel of external law firms drawn from the firms currently on the CCS Legal Services Panel framework to provide additional support to UKHSA on a case-by-case basis. The initial contract is for 24 months with a 12 month extension option available for an additional value of PS250,000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91abe497-927e-41a2-980e-3fa879b18017
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76da1ca4-a0ce-4738-a891-2196322d65d4
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2025 - 8 Mar 2027 1-2 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
UKHSA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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