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Legal Services

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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31 Mar 2021 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently completed a tendering process for legal advisory services, specifically aimed at supporting the DHSC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The procurement was assessed under a selective method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £22,570. The contract commenced on 14th September 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021. The procurement took place in London, with the delivery addresses located in the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector contracts and crisis management related to health and social care. Businesses that can provide robust legal services tailored to governmental needs would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders, fostering growth by establishing strong relationships with public sector clients during ongoing and future procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9743fea4-b4af-48dc-a925-c38c1459b328
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f24953-bde6-416e-ac93-9aab1cfd3070
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£22,570 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
13 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
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

MILLS AND REEVE

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