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PPE Claims BUNZL

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (DHSC)

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29 Jun 2023 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has awarded a contract for Litigation Assistance provided by Burges Salmon for defending a Judicial Review concerning 'Bunzl', a COVID-19 PPE supplier. The contract, valued at £140,497.66 GBP, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st April 2023 to 31st January 2024. The tender was completed and the award was made on 22nd June 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry, especially those with expertise in litigation and COVID-19-related matters, to compete. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in London is the buying organisation behind this tender. Businesses interested in providing litigation assistance and legal services can consider engaging with DHSC for potential future opportunities in this sector. The contract period offers a timeline for suppliers to plan and deliver the required services effectively.

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Notice Title

PPE Claims BUNZL

Notice Description

Litigation Assistance provided by Burges Salmon for defending a Judicial Review concerning 'Bunzl' (a COVID-19 PPE supplier)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e232f80-9939-4e57-9fbc-92e3838e5251
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a5d18f6-0276-4a04-ba3a-e770e53895ff
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
£140,497 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,497 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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