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C16667 - Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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01 Mar 2021 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process C16667 pertains to the provision of legal services to support the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This contract is categorised under legal services and has a total value of £20,000. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP, and the award notice was published on 1st March 2021.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry, especially those with experience in providing legal advice and services during emergency situations. Firms that are well-suited to compete include established law firms with expertise in public health law or those with a proven track record of supporting governmental organisations. The highly competitive nature of this procurement highlights the importance of relevant experience and capability in delivering effective legal support in crisis situations.

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Notice Title

C16667 - Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7071880f-dc8d-44cf-9f57-17fffcf267b6
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

DLA PIPER

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