Award

Legal Advice

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Award

04 Nov 2021 at 14:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for legal services, specifically for vaccine taskforce advice, was conducted by the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) located in London, England. The contract, titled "Legal Advice," was awarded through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action. The contract was valued at £250,000 and commenced on 8th October 2021, with a duration until 7th April 2022. The tender period concluded on 7th October 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for legal firms specialising in public health law and advisory services, particularly those with large-scale capabilities. Businesses well-suited to compete would include established law firms with experience in government contracts, as well as those proficient in navigating complex legal frameworks following recent vaccine developments. Engaging in such contracts can enhance visibility and build reputational capital in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice

Notice Description

Vaccine Taskforce Legal Advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e153084-db99-42d6-808e-ebcee8bba175
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1b46d88-913e-4b70-9339-716d57eef793
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2021 - 7 Apr 2022 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

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